Cook

Spire Hospitality; West Branch (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early wage access

Health insurance

Hotel discounts

401K match

Job summary

Spire Hospitality is seeking a skilled cook for our alpine-inspired resort restaurant, The Roost, where meals are prepared with organic ingredients whenever possible. You will cook all items to standard recipes, ensuring quality and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced setting.

Maintain sanitation, portion control, and proper storage while operating kitchen equipment. This is a full-time, on-site role at the resort with a competitive hourly rate of $20–$21 per hour and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Cook experience required.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion sizes.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards.
• Strong reading and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and guest checks.
• Maintains proper storage and portion control.
• Keeps refrigeration and work areas clean.
• Prepares requisitions for supplies and ingredients.
• Performs general cleaning and adheres to health standards.
• Works varying schedules as needed.

Skills

Cooking fundamentals

Sanitation standards

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Math skills

English literacy

Dexterity

Physical stamina

Temp tolerance

Education

Culinary apprenticeship preferred

Job description

Seamlessly blending alpine style with the luxury amenities of a world-class resort, we offer rustic elegance in a pristine natural setting. All of it infused with a delightful “cosmopolitan-ality” that has become a signature of our resort. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in The Roost feature organic grown ingredients wherever possible. Get lost in the moment at our full-service spa, or take a moment for Tennis or Pickleball at our Tennis Academy, ranked one of the top ten Tennis Resorts in the U.S.

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best-in-class service at our hotels and resorts across the country. We ensure you have the support, tools and opportunities you need to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career.
We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of EARLY PAY OR EARNED WAGE ACCESS get paid before payday, medical, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accident or illness, short- & long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more

POSITION PURPOSE

To ensure food is cooked in accordance with established standards in order to provide optimal customer service.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product and portion control size.
• Keeps all refrigeration, storage and working areas in clean and in proper working condition.
• Prepares requisition for supplies and food items for production in the workstation. Reads and employs math skills to appropriately prepare items according to recipes.
• Performs any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Keep floor dry and clean to avoid slip/fall accidents.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up unexpected spills.
• Related Functions:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e. stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, fryers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Ability to read and write the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hands in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e. knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 200 lbs.
• Ability to stand and work continuously in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

Hourly rate: $20 - $21 per hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Any combination of education training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred.

Licenses or certificates:

Ability to obtain any government required licenses or certificates.

Training and Experience:

Cooking experience required.

OTHER

• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Associates with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
• Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of the resort facilities. Associates who violate Hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
• All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).
• Additional language ability preferred.

Spire Hospitality, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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