Cook I

International Working Holidays Company; King (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

We are in need of a Cook who can prepare items as specified on menus in a professional manner. Maintain professional equipment, take inventory and place orders for their assigned station.

Resort: King and Prince
Department: Culinary
Reports to: Sous Chef; Executive Chef

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Accountable for guest satisfaction by ensuring King & Prince’s food standards are met.
2. Address guest concerns in a timely and efficient manner.
3. Uphold appropriate departmental standards of quality/timing.
4. Properly execute as a member of the line staff by working constantly and cohesively in a variety of cooking methods to assure timeliness, efficiency, and product integrity.
5. Demonstrate exemplary work ethic, technique, and productivity as a team member, and assist others when necessary.
6. Possess above-average knife skills, as well as proficiency in varying cooking techniques, saucier, and butchery.
7. Ability to participate in menu development, documentation, and implementation using knowledge of classical, regional, and seasonal cuisine and ingredients, techniques, and training.
8. Follow standardized recipes.
9. Follow all instructions pertaining to the food service operation assigned by Supervisor.
10. Determine proper cooking times, temperatures, and methods.
11. Willing to assist in other departments when necessary or dictated by business levels.
12. Attend training or meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
13. Adhere to King & Prince’s Operating Procedures.
14. Maintain King & Prince’s F&B standards for safety and sanitation while meeting or exceeding local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
15. Ensure proper holding and rotating techniques for storage, taking necessary steps to avoid losing or wasting product.
16. Set up station for the following day.
17. Maintain cleanliness and organization in all work areas.
18. Uphold and ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
19. Report all equipment problems and maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to supervisor immediately.
20. Willing and timely execution of other duties as delegated by leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
• Relevant culinary qualification and experience in either a hotel, resort, or quality restaurant.
• Experience in a three- to five-star property desired.
• Proficient in Windows XP and Microsoft Office software applications such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Servsafe Certification preferred.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment; able to problem-solve with employees or guests to provide a memorable experience.
• Must possess a positive attitude and can work with a variety of people and in cooperation with coworkers efficiently and effectively.

Applications are open to applicants living in New Zealand or Australia who are eligible to get a US J1 Visa.

• We sponsor your visa once placed.
• All employers are screened – as you will be.
• Help with flights to and from USA.
• 4 or 12 month visa.
• You will need a clean Criminal Record for the visa.
• You will need to be a current tertiary student or have graduated in the last 12 months.

Job Category: Culinary, Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Hotel, Resort, Server