In Room Dining Cook

Blackberry Farm•Walland, TN

28d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supervising and executing all aspects of food preparation for Mid-Day pool service and In-Room Dining/Take-Out dining ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may also be assigned. To perform the essential functions of this position, regular and consistent attendance is required. Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers and interact with our guests. Blackberry Mountain, a Relais & Châteaux property, continues a legacy of world-renowned hospitality and unwavering dedication and appreciation for the land. Our team on the Mountain embodies a rich and diverse range of experience, knowledge and expertise. Every day on the Mountain, Southern hospitality meets outdoor lifestyle in an unparalleled hospitality and guest experience. A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability. From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career. Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education. Blackberry Mountain is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Culinary Arts Degree Preferred, but not required
Intermediate understanding of proper food handling procedures
Intermediate knife skills
Kitchen operations experience
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to communicate with all levels of Team Members and Guests in a professional and courteous manner
Must be able to read and understand recipes
Must be able to communicate with other cooks to ensure timely delivery of dishes to guests
Understanding of Basic Math
Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals
Must be able lift up to 50lbs
Must be able to stand for a long period of time
Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart
Must be able to safely operate kitchen equipment such as meat slicers, fryers, flat tops, ovens, and gas burners.

Nice To Haves

Culinary Arts Degree Preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Execute food preparation tasks as assigned by the Chefs, including vegetable preparation, meat fabrication, sauce making, sauté, meat cookery, frying, and more
Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of all kitchen and kitchen storage spaces
Responsible for ensuring daily mise en place and cooking food to order
Responsible for daily and weekly inventories as assigned by the management team
Assist with receiving deliveries to the kitchen
Take direction and follow recipes
Work in a supervised environment
Work at a steady pace, with a service orientation and the ability to quicken the pace as required
Able to coordinate production over multiple days and plan for a smooth transition when other team members take over the station
Able to plan out a workday and accomplish multiple tasks
Know basic and advanced food product identification and preparation
Able to maintain an organized and sanitary workstation
Able to work in a friendly team environment
Taste food for quality assurance
Prepare food in order to accommodate special dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferences
This position may also be called upon to help with group service dinners, or with Three Sisters dinner service
Must comply with all company policies and procedures