Aerie Restaurant Cook 1 (FT)

Grand Traverse Resort; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Traverse Resort is seeking a dedicated line cook to support hot line, cold line, or bakery stations. You will set up your station, follow recipes, and prep items in a sanitary, timely manner while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include restocking, proper cooking temperatures, and assisting with kitchen cleanliness and organization. The role requires 6 months to 1 year of culinary experience and team-oriented, calm performance under pressure.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to quality service and food/beverage knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Sets up station according to guidelines for the area.
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
• Restocks items as needed throughout shift.
• Maintains station cleanliness and safety standards.
• Uses and maintains all equipment properly.
• Assists with cleaning and organization of kitchen and storage areas.
• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and procures food from storage.
• Adjusts ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and kettles to proper temperatures.
• Measures and mixes ingredients to prepare soups, sauces, desserts, etc.
• Cooks meats, fish, vegetables; adds gravies and sauces; garnishes plates.
• Prepares vegetables and fruits and handles butchering tasks if necessary.
• Maintains professional rapport with coworkers and maintains a positive attitude.
• Reports to work on time, in uniform with proper tools.
• Maintains sanitation and safety per Health Department standards.
• Minimizes waste through proper rotation and storage.

Skills

Culinary cooking knowledge

Knife handling

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Sanitation and safety procedures

Education

6 months to 1 year culinary experience

Job description

SUMMARY

Responsible for the daily preparation of food items on the hot line, cold line or in the bakery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up station according to specific guidelines for area working
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant
• Restocks all items as needed throughout shift
• Cleans and maintains station while practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills
• Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas
• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and procures food from storage
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
• Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine that it is cooked
• Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings to fill orders
• Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use
• Butchers chickens, fish, and shellfish; cuts, trims, and bones meat prior to cooking if necessary
• Good rapport with fellow employees and reflect positive attitude.
• Report to work on time, in uniform and with proper tools.
• Complete all assignments requested of you
• Maintain a high standard of sanitation and safety according to Health Department standards
• Keep waste and spoilage to a minimum by proper rotation, storage, and usage of all food items
• Must follow proper grooming and dress standards set forth by the Employee Handbook
• Maintain open line of communication with supervisor
• Must understand and abide by environmental practices of the resort
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Position requires 6 months to 1 year previous culinary experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, listen, taste and smell
• Must be able to stand for long period of time; frequently required to sit
• Must be able to lift more than 50 Ibs., push heavy carts, and bend, stretch, kneel, lift, carry, and reach
• Safety Sensitive - positive will work daily with knives, slicers, hot oil, and gas stoves

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires the ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with an emergency
• Must be able to effectively handle stressful and compromising situations while remaining focused and professional
• Must be able to deal with difficult people without losing perspective
• Must be able to work productively under strict time restraints with variable deadlines

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced, sometimes crowded, loud, warm, hot and humid environment. May be required to work in a confined space. Must follow all safety policies, procedures and standards as set by OSHA and the Health Department. Must be able to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.