Cook

Acadia National Park; Seal Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia National Park in Maine seeks a Cook to prepare food items according to corporate recipes and established standards, delivering extraordinary hospitality to our guests.

Under the supervision of the Executive Chef, you will help maintain quality, safety, and consistency while adhering to certification requirements and health regulations. The role requires flexibility to work day, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Culinary training/experience with at least 1 year.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, storage, sanitation and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring menu and guest service standards are met.
• Be a strong member of a culinary team focused on quality and attitude.
• Adhere to recipes and safety procedures to deliver guest experiences.
• Complete daily food and safety logs per company policy and regulations.
• Obtain ServSafe or State Food Handler Certification as required.
• Work varied shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Understand ISO, health and safety policies and goals.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary training/experience (1 year minimum)

Job description

Title: Cook
Reports To: Executive Chef
Department: Food & Beverage

Summary of Position:

Responsible for preparing food items in accordance with corporate recipes and established standards in the Company’s efforts to deliver extraordinary hospitality.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Kitchen Manager and Sous Chef in ensuring that the menu, which cannotbe changed without Corporate F&B approval, and guest service expectations, as setforth by the Employee Handbook are being met or exceeded.
• Become a strong member of an efficient and highly motivated culinary team focusedon surpassing expectations by presenting a positive, can-do attitude very day.
• Adhere to defined Company recipes and Safe Food Handling procedures in order todeliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Complete all required food and safety logs in a timely and efficient manner perCompany procedures and Federal, State, and Local regulations
• Obtain ServSafe or State Food Handler Certification in accordance with F&Bcompany policy
• Comply with time and attendance policies and be able to work a variety of day,night, weekend and holiday shifts as requested
• Understand Company’s ISO (Environmental & Quality) management systems, Healthand Safety standards, policies, goals and initiatives and meet the specificresponsibilities within these areas
• Adherence to Duties Checklist and other duties as assigned
  

Position Requirements:

• Knowledge of food preparation and storage, sanitation requirements andcommercial kitchen equipment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities in a positive and productive way
• Majority of shift will be spent on feet in a fast-paced environment and in closeproximity to other people
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Frequent bending,twisting, lifting and squatting will be required

Knowledge and Experience:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: Culinary training/experience (1 year minimum)