Camp Social Prep Cook

Wilderness at the Smokies•Sevierville, TN

About The Position

The Camp Social Prep Cook works within the Food & Beverage department and prepares food rapidly and to order, using large cooking surfaces such as a griddle to fulfill multiple guest orders in a timely manner. The role includes following Health Department policies and procedures, maintaining food safety and kitchen cleanliness, and providing guest service in accordance with Wilderness Development Corp. standards. The position requires preparing and presenting food, rotating and storing items properly, coordinating order timing, maintaining kitchen organization, documenting safety concerns, and completing required in-house Food & Beverage classes and training. The cook may also train associates as directed by management and perform other duties assigned by department management.

Requirements

Less than a high school education; up to one month of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words, recognize similarities and differences between words and number series, and print and speak simple sentences.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds, including using American money and units of weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions and handle standardized situations with few or no variables.
Complete all required in-house Food & Beverage classes and training.
Ability to act independently with little supervision.
Knowledge of food and beverage menus, food preparation, and presentation.
Ability to efficiently handle multiple duties and stressful situations.
Good attendance and punctuality.
Professional conduct, positive attitude, and good grooming habits.
Wear the proper uniform and follow resort and office policies and standard operating procedures.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, handling items, reaching, talking, hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasionally climbing, balancing, tasting, or smelling.
Lift up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Close vision.

Responsibilities

Prepare, arrange, and continually rotate food using first-in, first-out practices.
Prepare and present food.
Follow Health Department policies and procedures.
Clean and maintain the kitchen as directed by management and in accordance with Health Department policies and procedures.
Immediately report and document observed or known safety hazards, conditions, or unsafe practices and procedures to management.
Store and handle food properly in accordance with Health Department requirements.
Plan orders so that all items in an order are finished at the same time when possible.
Follow Wilderness Development Corp. guest service standards.
Refer guest opportunities to a supervisor according to Wilderness Development Corp. guest resolution procedures.
Train associates properly as directed by management.
Maintain proper rotations, day-dotting, and organization, and put away truck deliveries.
Perform other duties as assigned by department management.