Cook

NFM & J LP • Nantucket, MA

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves assisting in the daily production of food for restaurants, room service, and outlet menus, while also monitoring daily prep lists. The Cook will maintain and complete assigned prep lists and tasks, ensure requisitions are processed correctly, and properly label and date all products for safekeeping and sanitation. The position requires the application of basic knife skills for preparing hot and cold foods, producing recipes efficiently and consistently, and ensuring portion control, especially for high-cost items. The Cook must be a team player with a great attitude, capable of working in a fast-paced environment under pressure and meeting deadlines. They need to have the hearing and visual ability to detect emergency situations and meet with the Sous Chef to review assignments and business levels. Responsibilities also include breaking down and cleaning the work station, organizing storage areas, cleaning equipment, and restocking items. The Cook must maintain an up-to-date knowledge of resort amenities and special events, interact professionally with staff, and attend department meetings. A constant awareness of safety issues and responsible handling of company property are essential. The associate is accountable for all assigned duties and others as requested by their supervisor.

Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen or possess a valid work permit.
• Must be able to speak, write and understand English.
• Must have complete understanding of the fundamentals of the culinary operation.
• Must have any required certification to Handle Food.
• Must be able to accurately follow instructions, both verbally and written.
• Must be able to work with an around kitchen equipment.
• Must provide own culinary knives.
• Must be able to work with and around a diverse group of food, seasonings, etc.
• Must possesses excellent communication skills.
• Must be professional in appearance and demeanor.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must have excellent listening skills.
• Must always ensure a teamwork environment.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the guests and associates.
• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Must have a passion for creating an exceptional experience for all guests.

Nice To Haves

• Customer Service experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily production of Restaurants, room service and outlet menus, as well as monitoring the day to day prep lists.
• Maintain and complete daily prep lists and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensure all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated areas.
• Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Apply basic knife skills required for preparation of hot and cold foods.
• Produce recipes efficiently and consistently.
• Ensures portion necessities and portion control for all food functions are recipes, especially high cost items.
• Meet with Sous Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Breakdown work station and complete closing duties; return all food items to the proper storage areas; rotate all returned product wrap cover label and date all item being put away; straighten up organize all storage areas clean up and wipe down food prep areas reach ins/walk ins and shelves; return all unused and clean utensil/equipment to the specified locations; ice down hot items from the steam table so they cool quickly; turn off all equipment not needed for the next shift; restock items that were depleted during the shift.
• Maintains an up to date working knowledge of all resort amenities as well as any special events.
• Interacts with resort staff in a professional manner, assisting other departments when necessary.
• Attends mandatory monthly department meetings and appropriate resort and division meetings.
• Maintains constant awareness of safety issues, (i.e. broken glass, frayed electrical cords, leaks, broken locks and suspicious persons). Reports all safety incidents to on-duty supervisor.
• Acts with responsibility towards all company property, supplies and equipment.
• Reports to work on time as designated by posted schedule.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
• Reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.
• Reasonable accommodations as required under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) for limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees