Cook - FT
About The Position
The Cook joins the Culinary team at The Elms Hotel & Spa and assists the Chef with production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining. The role offers the opportunity to develop cooking skills and procedures, including grilling, sautéing, and frying, and to work with the culinary leadership team on menus that reflect seasonal availability and the restaurant concept. The Cook maintains a passive leadership role in supporting adequate kitchen production levels. Responsibilities include setting up workstations, preparing ingredients, following and recreating recipes, maintaining consistent food preparation, minimizing waste through cross-utilization, ensuring ingredient quality and proper storage, and keeping the kitchen sanitized and orderly. The position involves using knives and other kitchen equipment and working a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends.
Requirements
- Active food handler’s certification or the ability to obtain it.
- Open availability, including nights and weekends, and willingness to work a variety of day, night, and weekend shifts.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Desire to exceed expectations.
- Energetic personality.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
- Creativity, motivation, and passion for culinary arts.
- Desire to learn, develop culinary skills, and contribute to menus with the culinary leadership team.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Chef with production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining.
- Support adequate production levels among kitchen staff.
- Develop knowledge and skills in cooking methods such as grilling, sautéing, and frying.
- Follow and recreate recipes and maintain consistency in food preparation.
- Set up workstations with the required ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including chopping and peeling vegetables and cutting meat.
- Minimize food waste through cross-utilization.
- Maintain a sanitized and orderly kitchen environment.
- Ensure food and other items are stored properly.
- Be responsible for the quality of ingredients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
