Caliza Cook 1

EBSCO Industries Inc.; Durham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative culinary team where your skills will shine in a vibrant kitchen environment! As a Cook, you will play a vital role in food preparation, ensuring the highest quality and presentation standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a luxurious setting, contributing to memorable dining experiences. With a focus on teamwork and excellence, you'll be part of a passionate crew dedicated to creating exceptional meals. If you have a love for cooking and a commitment to service, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of food and beverage experience preferred.
• Ability to complete safety training and obtain certifications.

Responsibilities

• Daily food production and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• Operate kitchen equipment and ensure food quality.

Skills

Food Preparation

Communication Skills

Safe Food Handling

Time Management

Education

Culinary Degree or Certificate

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Vitamix

Robo Coupe

Job description

A TOWN WHERE EVERY DETAIL, FROM VISION TO EXECUTION, MAKES LUXURY SEEM SIMPLE.

Alys Beach is a master-planned 158-acre beach community in active development that includes luxurious private dining, recreation and retail amenities and experiences, vacation rentals and several signature annual events. With our purpose driven by excellence in accountability, commitment, integrity, passion, respect and unity, our employees are the foundation behind the beauty and design of Alys Beach.

Alys Beach offers an industry leading compensation plan, medical/dental/vision benefit plans beginning on day one.

POSITION: COOK 1

Primary Responsibilities: This position's primary function involves the daily production of food items as it relates to all stations in the kitchen, maintaining a clean and efficient work environment, operating kitchen equipment and includes gaining food and beverage knowledge, as well as a commitment to deliver a high level of service.

A Cook I will be responsible for the following scope of work including, but not limited to:

*Assist in communication within the culinary department and restaurant team.

*Set up and break down of workstation

*Monitor food quality while preparing foods.

*Operate kitchen equipment to include, vita mix, robo coupe, ranges, grills, fryer, and ovens.

*Taste foods for correct seasoning.

*Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, storage, and rotation of foods.

*Prepare foods to recipes, quality standards, and presentation standards.

*Prepare special meals and substitute items.

*Assist in proper safe food handling procedures.

*Train and serve as a role model for new associates.

*Serve food in proper portions in proper plate/bowl.

*Wash and sanitize work area including tables, tools, knives, and kitchen equipment.

*Welcome and acknowledge all guests and associates according to company standards.

*Anticipate the needs of our guests and owners.

*Take an active role in reporting maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions to a manager.

Requirements:

*Ability to complete safety training and obtain certifications.

*Ability to communicate professionally with guests, owners, and other associates.

*Ability to stand, sit, and/or walk for an extended period of time.

*Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

*Ability to move, carry, lift push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.

*Ability to tolerate exposure to smoke, steam, loud noises, wet conditions.

*Ability to work outdoors in the heat and/or cold, often with extended exposure to the sun

Preferences:

*A minimum of 2-year food and beverage experience.

*A culinary degree, certificate or attendance at a culinary school is preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.