Line Cook ($21 - $25/hour)

The Essex Resort and Spa•Essex Junction, VT

5d•$21 - $25

About The Position

The Line Cook (Cook I) assists the Sous Chef with heavy food production and fabrication for kitchen preparation, the cafeteria, banquets, dining room, and fine dining. The role supports daily kitchen production and maintains a passive leadership role in helping the kitchen staff maintain adequate production levels. The position is based at The Essex Resort & Spa in Vermont.

Requirements

At least 6 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 regarding 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 area.
Know the kitchen hardware and its functions, including for breakdown and cleaning.
Date fabricated food items before storage.
Utilize trimmings, excess, and unused portions of fabricated food items.
Assist the Chef on Duty with banquets and/or conference dining dish-out for food service.
Follow Resort policies in the Employee Handbook and report observed violations to Human Resources.
Maintain high standards of employee and guest relations.
Maintain a good working relationship with all departments.
Work any assigned shift or schedule.
Perform other tasks assigned by Management.

Benefits

Medical insurance with employer contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
Dental insurance with employer contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
Vision insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
Employer-paid life and disability insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
Voluntary supplemental life and disability insurance for employees and eligible family members.
Medical care flexible spending account, subject to eligibility requirements.
Dependent care account, subject to eligibility requirements.
Short- and long-term disability insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
Accident insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
Critical illness insurance for the employee and spouse/domestic partner, subject to eligibility requirements.
Paid time off, subject to eligibility requirements.
Bereavement time, subject to eligibility requirements.
401(k) plan with employer match after one year of employment for employees aged 21 or older.
Discounts at the restaurant, spa, Essex Kitchen, and other property offerings.
Membership discounts to The Edge Sports & Fitness.
Discounted hotel stays for employees, friends, and/or family.
Discounts on movie tickets to Essex Cinemas.
Discounts on Essex Experience offerings, which vary by business.
Access to stays at other New England Inns & Resorts through the NEIRA program.
Ski passes to 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, with breakfast included, for those at least 18 years of age.