Cook

Knightsbridge Capital Corporation•Greenough, MT

About The Position

Paws Up Montana is America’s premier luxury ranch resort. Set on a 37,000-acre ranch, Paws Up embodies the spirit of the American West with constant innovation and evolution to deliver the quintessential luxury experience for affluent and influential travelers from all over the world. It’s a family-owned and award-winning destination that truly inspires. The role of the Line Cook is to prepare and produce culinary items as instructed in a clean, timely, efficient, and exact manner as dictated by the direct supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or vocational training or job-related course work; Certificate in culinary arts or relevant field
2+ years’ experience as a Cook/Line Cook
Knowledge of world class hospitality and service
Valid Food Handler’s License
Valid State Driver’s License with two years’ driving experience

Responsibilities

Set up station with predetermined mise en place to ensure everything will be ready for service.
Prepare food items for guests using a quality predetermined method in a timely and consistent manner.
Cook all food according to recipes, quality standards, presentations standards, and food preparation checklist.
Demonstrate safe and proper use of equipment at all times; Perform duties in a safe manner.
Reduce waste in the kitchen to a minimum.
Understand and implement the basic culinary tasks and procedures such as first-in, first-out (FIFO), labeling and sanitation.
Monitor all food quality and presentation while preparing food.
Stock and rotate food; alert the Sous Chef regarding low inventory items.
Work on the line, salad station, and prep station or any other stations as needed.
Control the pace of the food orders and set the tone for the ticket flowing process.
Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, oven steam table, and flat top grill.
Advise in the preparation of ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
Label, date, store and rotate all products while maintaining assigned stock levels. Control food items requested, ensuring stock is maintained without over production.
Demonstrate proper production of food items, working efficiently to achieve maximum productivity.
Assist in the set-up and breakdown of workstation.
Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
Cut, trim, bone meats and poultry for cooking.
Practice basic sanitation and stock rotation and refrigerator cleanliness; keep all work areas clean and tidy.
Display Paws Up Montana values and standards.
Always demonstrate professionalism and hospitality to guests and team members.
Handle guest transactions legally, ethically, and confidentially.
Maintain a favorable working relationship with all team members to foster and promote a positive working environment.
Always maintain a clean and neat appearance.
Perform work in a safe and high-quality manner.