Seasonal Line Cook

Higgins Beach Inn•Scarborough, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join an energetic and creative culinary team! Shade at Higgins Beach Inn is the premier oceanside spot to work this summer, and for many seasons to follow! We're looking for food-lover personalities to help with our elevated dinner program. This position is great for someone who has tons of experience and is looking for a rewarding opportunity, or someone who has limited kitchen experience and wants to gain more skills. This Seasonal Line Cook can be a part-time, or full-time position with some flexibility in days of the week.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States of America.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and written, with guests and employees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy.
Ability to understand verbal directions, as well as written menus, recipes, labels on foods and chemicals, and other workplace safety signage.
Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.

Nice To Haves

Previous culinary experience is preferred.
Previous experience as a line cook in a similar property, culinary school or completion of apprenticeship program preferred, or proven experience in higher volume and/or fine dining kitchens.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all mise en place is prepared for respective stations as well as proper forecasting of prep needs for assigned station.
Preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards, following established food production programs and procedures.
Work closely with Executive Chef/Sous Chef to help guarantee our guests a dining experience which exceeds their expectations.
Prepare food products and execute dishes meeting the standards of the Hotel Management and our guests, ensuring that food production is coordinated with meal hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment including, but not limited to, ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, steamers, mixers and chef's knives.
Handle and communicate special orders and guest complaints in a professional manner.
Have a basic understanding of food allergies and cross contamination issues to ensure safety of diners.
Maintain food safety, work station and personal cleanliness and sanitation standards as required by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, OSHA, and MEMIC, as well as general maintenance and upkeep of kitchen 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.