Cook

Spearfish Canyon Lodge; Lead (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company parties

Dental insurance

Job summary

Spearfish Canyon Lodge in Lead, South Dakota seeks a dedicated kitchen staff member responsible for preparing food, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of menu items and sanitation procedures, while providing excellent service to guests.

Daily tasks include food prep, supervision of kitchen assistants, and ensuring that the kitchen operates smoothly. Join a team that values hospitality and professionalism!

Qualifications

• Understanding of food preparation, portion control, and plating.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up kitchen equipment and prepare food based on forecast.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Adhere to safety regulations and proper lifting techniques.
• Supervise dishwasher and manage kitchen tasks.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation procedures

Menu knowledge

Time management

Customer service

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Company parties
• Dental insurance

Job Summary:

Responsible for kitchen set up, pre-meal food prep work, food preparation, plating, maintain a clean kitchen and sanitation of storage and preparation areas.

Responsibilities:

1. Having complete knowledge of the menu and receipts, including preparation procedures, plating, garnishment, portion size, pricing and special handling instructions.
2. Set up equipment and prep food based on the business forecast information received.
3. Prepare food orders, adhering to the preparation, portion control, and plating and garnishment procedures as specified.
4. Maintain the kitchen, food preparation and food storage areas in an attractive, sanitary manner by performing duties including floor cleaning, equipment cleaning, dish washing, stocking supplies, trash removal and any other tasks needed to maintain daily operations.
5. Adhere to all specified security and safety regulations such as lifting ( up to 50lbs), grease straining, operating the slicer, floor cleaning, reporting suspicious activity by guest or others, controlling access to food storage areas, keys, and back door. In addition, this position must strictly adhere to work rules concerning employees’ food, employee parking, storage of personal items, etc.
6. Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance. Extend hospitality and courtesy to guests and other employees. Respond appropriately to requests for information and to complaints.
7. Perform other tasks or job functions assigned by management (i.e. training other employees, acting as dishwasher, special organizing or cleaning duties, etc.).
8. Supervise dishwasher to assure that he/she is kept busy with tasks.
9. Practice proper sanitation procedures at all times to prevent cross contamination and transfer food or human-born bacteria and illness.
10. Prepare special food variations as requested by the guest via the food server.
11. Assist with hotel or restaurant functions. This includes the setting up, refreshing, and tearing down.
12. Perform any additional duties as designated by the Kitchen or General Manager.