Chef de Partie/Savory Cook at Skywalker Summit Ranch

Skywalker Holdings, LLC

Nicasio (CA)

On-site

USD 30,307 - 46,838

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision with Generous Cost Sharing

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

Generous PTO Policy

Education/Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

A dynamic culinary team is seeking an experienced cook to support high-end banquet services. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years in fine dining, strong culinary skills, and must maintain a positive attitude under pressure. Responsibilities include food preparation, station setup, and ensuring sanitation standards. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive hourly rate of $26-34.

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in savory fine dining and high-end banquets.
Thorough knowledge of culinary techniques and food safety standards.
Positive attitude and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Efficiently set up and break down work station.
Prepare hot and cold foods with precision.
Maintain sanitation and food safety standards.

Skills

Savory techniques

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Job description

Overview

Skywalker is seeking an experienced cook with a strong background in high end banquet service to join our dynamic culinary team. These positions support a range of events within our hospitality offerings and play a key role in ensuring the success of daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate brings a combination of proven culinary expertise and the ability to follow precise directions to consistently deliver high quality dishes. This role requires composure under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic environment, along with the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing operational needs. Team members are expected to contribute to the continual improvement of both guest satisfaction and the overall employee experience. A strong commitment to maintaining sanitation and food safety standards is essential.

Responsibilities

Efficient and accurate set-up and break down of assigned work station as directed.
Ability to multitask and prioritize a prep list based on business needs.
Operate industrial ovens, stoves, grills, steamers, mixers, slicers and fryers to prepare foods.
Precisely prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, weighing and mixing of ingredients.
Prepare a variety of hot and cold foods using a number of techniques or as directed.
Properly test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
Precisely prepare special meals or substitute items as directed.
Serve prepared foods in proper portions onto proper wares as directed.

Requirements

Positive attitude
Thorough knowledge of savory techniques, including saucier, meat fabrication, sous vide, flavor balance, knife skills, French fundamentals, emulsions.
3-5 years of experience in savory fine dining and high end banquets, while giving a balanced, wholesome multi-day food experience.
Strict adherence to food quality and safety standards at all times
Ensure the proper labeling and dating of food items and that proper rotation of product occurs
Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment as needed or as directed.
Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications as required
Uniform and personal appearance are both clean and professional at all times
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets
Interact with guests naturally and professionally as required, address guest concerns as they are learned if able, or immediately direct to a manager that will resolve the concern.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support the team to reach common goals
Speak with others using clear and professional language at all times
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance
Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods
Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
Ability and willingness to perform all additional tasks as required for the success of the operation.

Benefits