Line Cook

The Essex Resort & Spa•Essex Junction, VT

About The Position

The Cook II assists the Sous Chef with heavy production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, the cafeteria, banquets, dining room, and fine dining. The role also takes a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate kitchen production levels. The posted pay rate is $21–$25 per hour. The position requires six months of experience in heavy-volume food production, a high school diploma or equivalent experience or training, and compliance with governmental health requirements. The employee must be able to operate kitchen power equipment and use cutting instruments, handle or lift up to 40 pounds, and communicate effectively in English. Benefits described as available to eligible full-time year-round employees are subject to eligibility requirements; 401(k) participation with an employer match is available to employees age 21 or older after one year of employment.

Requirements

Six months of experience in heavy-volume food production.
High school diploma or equivalent experience or training.
Meet governmental health requirements.
Ability to operate kitchen power equipment.
Ability to use cutting instruments.
Ability to transport, handle, and/or lift 40 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

Assume the duties of appropriate kitchen department heads in their absence.
Communicate daily with the Chef on Duty about job assignments.
Produce and fabricate food products for the dining room, fine dining room, cafeteria, and banquets.
Maintain a high level of sanitation and safety in the kitchen.
Know the kitchen hardware and its functions for breakdown and cleaning.
Date fabricated food items before storage.
Use trimmings, excess, and unused portions of fabricated food items.
Assist the Chef on Duty with banquets and/or conference dining food-service dish-out.
Follow resort policies in the Employee Handbook and report observed violations to Human Resources.
Maintain strong employee and guest relations and good working relationships with all departments.
Work any assigned shift or schedule and perform other tasks assigned by management.

Benefits

Medical insurance with employer contribution, for eligible full-time year-round employees.
Dental insurance with employer contribution, for eligible full-time year-round employees.
Vision insurance, for eligible full-time year-round employees.
Employer-paid life and disability insurance, for eligible full-time year-round employees.
Voluntary supplemental life and disability insurance for employees and eligible family members, paid by the employee.
Medical care flexible spending account, for eligible full-time year-round employees.
Dependent care account, for eligible full-time year-round employees.
Short- and long-term disability insurance, for eligible full-time year-round employees.
Accident insurance, for eligible full-time year-round employees.
Critical illness insurance for the employee and spouse/domestic partner, for eligible full-time year-round employees.
Paid time off, for eligible full-time year-round employees.
Bereavement time, for eligible full-time year-round employees.
401(k) plan with employer match after one year of employment for employees age 21 or older.
Discounts at the resort restaurant, spa, Essex Kitchen, and other property businesses.
Discounted memberships to The Edge Sports & Fitness.
Discounted hotel stays for employees, friends, and/or family.
Discounted movie tickets to Essex Cinemas.
Discounts at other New England Inns & Resorts through the NEIRA program.
Ski pass discounts for Smugglers’ Notch and Sugarbush/IKON.
Complimentary use of the on-site fitness center.
Complimentary use of the on-site tennis courts.
One complimentary resort stay per year for the employee and a guest, including breakfast, for employees age 18 or older.
Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing training.