COOK

The Padonia Corporation•Cockeysville, MD

14d

About The Position

The PADONIA 30-acre campus located in Cockeysville includes Maryland’s largest swim club, top Baltimore caterers for weddings, mitzvahs, company picnics as well as celebrations, PADONIA Learning Center for Infants to Pre-K and PADONIA Summer Camps for ages 4 to 13. Job Summary: This position supports the Head Chef, management of our various Food & Beverage locations throughout the club including The Grille, Catering, Windy Valley Farms, and special events by preparing recipes with an attention-to-detail and sense of urgency.

Requirements

21+ yearsold.
5+yearscook/line cook/prep cook experiencerequired.
Knowledge of HACCP, proper food handling techniques, temperatures, and food safety including foodallergies.
ServSafe Certification a plus.
Lift 50+ pounds and stand for an extendedperiod of time.Ascend/descend stairs and ladders. Work with tools and equipment.
Ability to work flexible shift/hours including weekday, evening & weekend hours.Full availability needed
Ability to work overtime if needed.
Energeticand motivated.
Must display a positive attitude and professional image in compliance with PADONIA.
Eager to learn and understand the organization and servicesprovided.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communicationskills.
A self-starter with the ability toanticipateissues and proactivelysolve problems.
Accountable.
Detailoriented andorganized.
Team player with commitment to reaching commongoals.
Efficiently complete tasks, accurately andtimely.
Proven experience with multi-tasking and working with multiple people, priorities, andtimelines.
Demonstrated flexibility and professionalism (including image) in an environment where change isconstant.
An enthusiasticand positive attitude, strong work ethic,demonstrateddesire to provide excellent customer service with strongfollow-through.
Must be willing to takedirectionsfrom managers and supervisors.
Ability to pass backgroundcheck.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare standardized recipes in our kitchens for all food and beverage locations.
Prepare appetizers, salads, main dishes, desserts, andfast-fooditems with proper presentation.
Washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, and meats.
Measure quantities of seasonings and other ingredients.
Work all hot and cold stations of the line including boiling, baking, grilling,&frying.
Utilize knife skills and kitchen tools and equipment.
Expedite.Ensurethatall orders are prepared correctly and prepared well.
Assist with Registers, Front of house servingand back of house set upas needed.
Assistother managers and locations as needed.
Check dishes for accuracy and presentation before givingitemstoguests.
Develop daily preparation lists foranticipatedbusiness,monitorinventories, and receiveorders.
Stock and execute proper rotation of allproducts.
General cleaning including, but not limited to, washing dishes, cooking utensils, and cookware, taking out the trash,bathrooms,sanitizing kitchen equipment andworkstations, and sweeping and mopping floors
Communicate efficiently and work in a team-oriented environment to ensure smooth serviceoperations.
Demonstrate strong attention-to-detail, organizational,retention,,and problem-solving skills even while working under a sense of urgency.
Ensure compliance with food safety certification and standards following all local, state, and federal requirements.
Support Park Operations, Catering, Day Camp Cabana bar in a variety of roles
Follow all safety and health guidelines as outlined by the company.
All other duties as assigned orrequired.
Workas needed inallotherDepartmentsof PADONIA–includingCatering and SpecialEvents-front and back of house,Park Operations, The Grille, WindyValley.