Cook I - Limelight Ketchum
About The Position
The Cook I prepares and cooks a variety of food items according to established recipes and safety standards. The role maintains a clean, organized kitchen and ensures food is prepared promptly and to high quality standards. The Cook I also assists with inventory management and employee training, and supports smooth daily kitchen operations. This position reports to the Chef de Cuisine. The role involves preparing and presenting dishes consistently, managing cooking times during service, and working collaboratively with kitchen team members. The Cook I follows food-safety and sanitation requirements, assists with stock management, safely operates kitchen equipment, and fills out checkout lists when a supervisor is absent. The position is regular full-time and year-round, based at Limelight Ketchum.
Requirements
- Three years of food preparation experience.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques, including baking, broiling, grilling, sautéing, roasting, and blanching.
- Knowledge of food handling, safety, and restaurant guidelines.
- Knowledge of simple sauces and dressings.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations involving customers or employees.
- Ability to work under stressful circumstances.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks.
- Ability to engage positively and helpfully with customers.
- Ability to collaborate with others to achieve team goals.
- Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk, or remain on one's feet for extended periods.
- Ability to work for extended periods in wet, hot, and humid conditions and walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
- Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, individually or with assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary degree or equivalent.
- ServSafe or similar food-safety course certification.
- Spanish language skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes, maintaining consistency and quality.
- Maintain an organized, clean work environment and follow sanitation and food-safety standards.
- Assist with kitchen inventory management, maintain proper stock levels, and report shortages or discrepancies.
- Safely and efficiently operate kitchen equipment, and perform basic maintenance and cleaning as needed.
- Ensure accurate portion sizes and dish presentation meet quality standards and customer expectations.
- Operate and train others on kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, flattops, soup kettles, slicers, Robo-Coupe, and immersion blenders.
- Work with kitchen team members to support smooth operations and effective communication during food service.
- Manage cooking times so food is prepared and served promptly, especially during peak hours.
- Follow safety and health regulations, including food handling, storage, and cleaning procedures.
- Complete checkout lists when a supervisor is absent.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance programs.
- Flexible spending account programs.
- Life insurance programs.
- Paid time off programs.
- Paid leave programs.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Employee ski pass and dependent ski passes.
- Other company perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
