Dining Cook II

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club•Colorado Springs, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility for this role is to manage the assigned station, maintain mise en place, and prepare hot and cold foods for the restaurant according to the specifications of the Chefs. This role also involves preparing food for catered events as required.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Two years of food preparation experience
Culinary degree or equivalent
Valid Driver's License
Food Handler Certification
Alcohol Server/Seller Certification
Kneeling, bending, and standing for extended periods.
Able to lift 50 pounds
Work in extreme heat and cold environments.
Eye contact should be made at a distance of no less than 10 feet from every guest.
A genuine smile should be offered at a distance of no less than 5 feet from every guest.
Employees should build rapport with guests during any conversation, if the guest responds to the initial statement with a conversational demeanor.
Guest last name is used effectively, but discreetly, as a signal of recognition as least once and not more than twice during any conversation with guests.
Before concluding conversations, the guest is verbally offered additional assistance with a statement relevant to the guest's individual needs.
Standing
Walking
Bending Over
Reaching
Crouching
Kneeling
Balancing
Pushing / Pulling
Manual Dexterity
Fine Motor Skills
Gross Motor Skills
Eye / Hand Coordination
Color Recognition
Hearing
Working Inside
Working Alone
Working Closely with Others
Excessive Humidity / Dampness
Noise / Vibrations
Working Above Ground
Working Below Ground
Working with Chemicals / Detergents / Cleaners
Working Around Fumes / Smoke / Gas
Walking on Uneven Surfaces
Operating Motorized Equipment or Vehicles
Working Around/Near Machinery/Motorized Equipment
Climbing on Scaffolds or Ladders
Continuous use with a Computer and Keyboard

Nice To Haves

CPR Certification
Food Protection Manager Certification

Responsibilities

Set up station and mise en place to Chefs specifications.
Cooks food to order, including burgers and meats to proper temperature using thermometers.
Set up, maintain, work, and breakdown station, ensuring area cleanliness throughout the shift and cleaning the work area at shift end.
Properly stores all mis en place at shift end, and can properly cook, cool, and label product.
Submits production needs for the following day by shift end.
Communicates with chefs and production chef regarding daily production needs.
Maintains proper rotation of mis en place for a station.
Properly cooks all lounge and hot appetizer proteins.
Demonstrates simple sauce and dressing knowledge and proficiency in making purees.
Is proficient in Middle, Pantry, Saute, Grill, & Barista stations.
Follows exact recipes using scales when needed.
Makes Manager aware of guests' comments and complaints.
Reports to work in a neatly groomed and acceptable manner.
Helps maintain a clean locker room area.
Reports to shift on time and always clocks in and out from shifts/breaks.
Complies with all policies and procedures for the Food and Beverage Department and Garden of the of the Gods Resort and Club.
Is familiar with hotel fire and safety procedures and assists in emergency and security procedures as directed by management.
Completes tasks and projects delegated by manager and assists other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand.
Practices safe and sanitary work conditions and proper food storage.