Line Cook
About The Position
Black Point Inn is currently accepting applications for hot linecooks, this position both encourages and fosters creativity and is agreat chance to hone skills and grow as a chef, you'll have many chancesto develop specials! Line cooks will help with food preparation,accurate plating of menu items to ensure our guests a dining experiencethat exceeds their expectations. Our ideal candidate possesses an openmind and willing to be part of the team. Location: Black Point Inn, Scarborough, ME Hours: Full-time and part-time available, typical shifts are 7am to 3pm or 2:30pm to 10:30pm Compensation: $22.25 to $28 per hour, depending on experience Seasonal Position: May through November Start date: May Benefits: Discounted stays and food & beverage at affiliated properties Experience: Previous culinary experience is preferred, but not required. JOB SUMMARY: Preparationof food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health,and personal hygiene standards, following established food productionprograms and procedures. Our Line Chefs work closely with ExecutiveChef/Sous Chef to help guarantee our guests a dining experience whichexceeds their expectations.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the United States of America.
- Ability tocommunicate in English, both orally and written, with guests andemployees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact anddiplomacy.
- Ability to understand verbaldirections, as well as written menus, recipes, labels on foods andchemicals, and other workplace safety signage.
- Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
Nice To Haves
- Previousexperience as a line cook in a similar property, culinary school orcompletion of apprenticeship program preferred, or proven experience inhigher volume and/or fine dining kitchens.
Responsibilities
- Ensurethat all mise en place is prepared for respective stations as well asproper forecasting of prep needs for assigned station.
- Preparefood products and execute dishes meeting the standards of the ExecutiveChef, Hotel Management and our guests, ensuring that food production iscoordinated with meal hours so that quality, temperature, andappearance of food are preserved.
- Ability to safelyoperate kitchen equipment including, but not limited to, ovens, stoves,dishwashers, slicers, steamers, mixers and chef knives.
- Handleand communicate special orders and guest complaints in a professionalmanner.
- Have a basic understanding of food allergies and crosscontamination issues to ensure safety of diners.
- Maintainfood safety, work station and personal cleanliness and sanitationstandards as required by the Maine Department of Health and HumanServices, OSHA, and MEMIC, as well as general maintenance and upkeep ofkitchen equipment.
- Know who to notify in case of broken equipment or unsafe/unsanitary conditions.
- Must be able to manually handle/lift product up to 60 pounds between knee and chest
- Must have bilateral fine manipulation of both hands which may be repetitive for entire shift
- Must be vertically mobile working in limited space for entire shift
- Protect the assets of this property and the Migis Hotel Group.
Benefits
- Discounted stays and food & beverage at affiliated properties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
