Cook

Bluebird Hunter Lodge; Village of Hunter (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy restaurant is seeking a competent line cook to provide exceptional dining experiences. The role involves preparing meals to guest orders, maintaining kitchen standards, and collaborating with staff to ensure efficiency. Ideal candidates possess strong time management skills and previous kitchen experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a line cook in high-volume and/or fine dining kitchens is preferred.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food products and execute dishes to meet hotel standards.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is operated safely.

Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Job description

We are looking for someone with a passion for food and strong time management abilities who can provide our clients with an exceptional dining experience. Our restaurant is busy, and we need a competent and experienced line cook who can ensure that our meals are made precisely to guest orders while still following our standard recipes consistently.

To work a variety of stations on any given shift, our line cook must be adept in poaching, braising, roasting, grilling, sautéing, and frying. You need to be a team player who can effectively communicate with other kitchen staff to keep things running efficiently. If you have a positive attitude and are looking for a new opportunity in food service, please apply as soon as possible!

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all mise en place is prepared for respective stations as well as proper forecasting of prep needs for assigned stations.
• Prepare food products and execute dishes meeting the standards of the Hotel Management, ensuring that food production is coordinated with meal hours so that the quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment including, but not limited to, ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, steamers, mixers, and chef’s knives.
• Perform duties to include setup and breakdown of the station, and cleanliness of the work area including all surfaces, equipment, floor, and dish room functions as necessary.
• Maintain work stations, including all countertops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition per health and safety regulations.
• Grill, broil or sauté menu items according to standard recipes and presentation specifications.
• Ensure that all interactions with visitors, vendors, and colleagues are conducted in a professional and friendly manner.
• Set up cooking stations and fill them with all of the essential preparation items for a shift.
• Recognize and adhere to quality requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products, as well as correct storage and waste management.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America.
• Previous experience as a line cook in a similar property, culinary school, or completion of apprenticeship program preferred, or proven experience in higher volume and/or fine dining kitchens.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, with guests and employees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to understand verbal directions, as well as written menus, recipes, labels on foods and chemicals, and other workplace safety signage.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
• Possesses a strong work ethic and high attention to detail.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to understand and comply with kitchen sanitation, safety, and equipment usage, and food storage.
• Previous experience working in food service is preferred.
• Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent GED certificate.

Compensation

$23 - $26 hourly