Cook at the Broadmoor

International Working Holidays Company; Colorado; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Position: Cook
Department: Culinary
Start Date: Any time
Pay Rate: US$10.20/hour
Min. Contract Length: 12 months

Description:

Prepare all hot and cold food including salads, appetizers, sandwich fillings, and other cold dishes by performing the following duties. Assist the chef as necessary. Follow direction of the Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine and/or Sous Chefs in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, taste and production.

Essential Functions:

• Assist chef with inventory and ordering.
• Prepare hot and cold food as specified in areas working in. Prepare food for breakfast / lunch / dinner as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary work area following safety guidelines.
• Follow all hotel and kitchen policies and procedures.
• Advise chef when food inventory is depleted.
• Must be able to understand and adjust recipes according to business levels.
• Maintain a working knowledge of properly storing, rotating and maintaining products.
• Must be able to maintain Servsafe and health department standards.
• Maintain comprehensive preparation and knife skills.
• Ability to check and complete mise en place and pars to set-up the station.
• Prepare and service all food items for ala carte and/or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards.
• Ensure production of food in a timely manner.
• Control proper usage and rotation of food.
• Ensure food quality and appearance on buffet, and plated food, is in accordance with Broadmoor standards.
• Alert Chef or direct supervisor to any food quality issues that could have an adverse effect on Broadmoor Resort culinary operations.
• Maintain walk-in coolers and food storage areas on a daily basis.
• Ensure work station and all equipment is clean and sanitized prior to the change of shift.
• Ensure outlined prep is completed in a timely manner for the next shift. Highly responsible & reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

Experience/Requirements:

ACF Apprenticeship or culinary school graduate; at least two years of culinary experience. Highly responsible & reliable. Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment. Ability to work cohesively as part of a team. Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times. Working towards a culinary degree preferred. Must be able to use knives and other kitchen equipment. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds and up to 25 pounds. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Occasionally push, lift, and/or pull 100+ Ibs with assistance. The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

What do I need to apply?

• You need to be a full time tertiary student (course needs to be 12+ months) or a recent tertiary graduate (last 12 months) from a full time course – online courses are not accepted.
• You need to hold a current NZ or Australian passport.
• You will need to be aged 18-30 years old.

Please contact us with a brief background on any qualifications you hold and work experience to confirm that you will be accepted into the programme if you are unsure.

In order to qualify as a graduate or current student you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Hold a NZ or Australian passport.
• Be a bona fide student or recent tertiary graduate. To be considered a bona fide post-secondary student, the potential participant must have completed his/her first year.
• A recent graduate is defined as an Australian or New Zealand citizen who has graduated from a post-secondary college/university in their home country within the last 12 months. The applicant must provide evidence of student status.
• Vocational students pursuing studies at a tertiary level accredited educational institution are eligible for participation.
• Applicants must provide proof of sufficient financial resources, prior to coming to the United States, to support themselves during a search for employment or between breaks in employment.

Job Features

Job Category: Culinary, Hospitality, Hotel, Resort, Tourism

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