Breakfast Cook

New Castle Hotel • Bangor, ME

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Cooks are the culinary artists who transform the Executive Chef's vision into a flavorful reality. Whether preparing a delicious breakfast, an exquisite lunch, a mouthwatering dinner, or a grand banquet, they take pride in their craft and are dedicated to perfecting every dish. With their attention to detail and passion for cooking, they play a key role in creating memorable dining experiences for guests. The kitchen can be full of action and activity, but cooks thrive in such an environment, working safely and following established protocols. They are professionals who know how much to order to stay in budget, how much to prepare based on the house count, how to keep a clean kitchen, and how to handle food safely. Cooks contribute to a great kitchen team, learning new skills and developing their expertise. In the role of Cook, they are responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of food items for all outlets and for maintaining a level of professionalism in the kitchen, working in harmony as a team so that the guest gets the food they ordered in a timely manner and leaves happy. They are expected to keep a work area clean and organized, following all sanitation and safe food handling procedures at every step, and to follow the hotel’s established safety and security policies & procedures, anticipating problems and asking for management assistance as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to use various pieces of kitchen equipment efficiently and safely.
• Perform medium work – exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms.
• Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels.
• Near Vision - the ability to see details at close range.
• Ability to move quickly and agilely if a situation requiring quick assistance arises.
• Ability to work long hours as is often required.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to convey and understand information and ideas in English.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of prior cooking experience in a hotel kitchen or related field preferred for Pantry/Prep roles.
• 5 years of prior cooking experience in a hotel kitchen or related field preferred for Lead roles.
• Banquet, fine dining, and line experience required for certain roles.
• Culinary training in a college setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious high quality food for restaurant and/or banquet guests based on established guidelines.
• Help guests start their day with a hot meal and a smile.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of food items for all outlets.
• Maintain a level of professionalism in the kitchen, working in harmony as a team.
• Keep a work area clean and organized, following all sanitation and safe food handling procedures.
• Follow the hotel’s established safety and security policies & procedures.
• Anticipate problems and ask for management assistance as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed