Cook - FULL TIME

The Guest House at Graceland•Memphis, TN

About The Position

This is a full-time position located in the Food and Beverage Department at Graceland having variable/flexible working hours to include weekends, holidays, evenings, and overtime as required. This is a promotional opportunity. Benefits may be offered after successful completion of a sixty (60) day introductory period. This is an internal/external recruitment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for cooking and preparing meals and as needed to include special events and other meetings/events as required; stock products using proper procedures; clean and sanitize work are; weigh, measure, and portion food according to department procedure; assist with evaluating leftovers; label, date and store food properly; prepare food according to standardized recipes in correct amount; create new ways to present food attractively and nutritiously; set up cafeteria food line; carry out the master menu plan and adjust when required or directed; schedule food preparation on time for serving, but not too far in advance; serve hot food attractively and efficiently; take and process orders; complete cash transactions; assist guests with questions and needs; abide by Memphis and Shelby County health codes as well as Graceland’s policies and procedures; bus, cashier, work food line, and other duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Memphis and Shelby County health codes; ability to bake and cook a variety of food; demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of proper techniques for food preparation; ability to accurately handle money and cash transactions; skill to operate and clean various restaurant equipment; ability to work quietly and accurately under constant pressure of often conflicting deadlines and numerous interruptions; ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity; organizational skills to determine workload in a timely manner; must be able to exercise tact and diplomacy during discussions with individuals; some knowledge of catering helpful.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stoop, reach, walk and stand for long periods of time; ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50lbs; speak clearly and distinctly. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Uniform is required; hair net must be worn; must follow and have knowledge of health codes and requirements. APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply online at www.gracelandjobs.com. Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test. We are an equal opportunity employer. This position will remain open until filled.

Requirements

Knowledge of Memphis and Shelby County health codes
Ability to bake and cook a variety of food
Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of proper techniques for food preparation
Ability to accurately handle money and cash transactions
Skill to operate and clean various restaurant equipment
Ability to work quietly and accurately under constant pressure of often conflicting deadlines and numerous interruptions
Ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity
Organizational skills to determine workload in a timely manner
Must be able to exercise tact and diplomacy during discussions with individuals
Ability to stoop, reach, walk and stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50lbs
Speak clearly and distinctly
Uniform is required
Hair net must be worn
Must follow and have knowledge of health codes and requirements
Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of catering helpful

Responsibilities

Responsible for cooking and preparing meals and as needed to include special events and other meetings/events as required
Stock products using proper procedures
Clean and sanitize work are
Weigh, measure, and portion food according to department procedure
Assist with evaluating leftovers
Label, date and store food properly
Prepare food according to standardized recipes in correct amount
Create new ways to present food attractively and nutritiously
Set up cafeteria food line
Carry out the master menu plan and adjust when required or directed
Schedule food preparation on time for serving, but not too far in advance
Serve hot food attractively and efficiently
Take and process orders
Complete cash transactions
Assist guests with questions and needs
Abide by Memphis and Shelby County health codes as well as Graceland’s policies and procedures
Bus, cashier, work food line, and other duties as assigned