Cook IV, Banquets - (req73164)

Sterling Kohler; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company matching

Competitive salary

Job summary

Kohler Co. is seeking a Cook IV, Banquets for an onsite role in Kohler, WI. You will lead line cooks, train teams, and ensure meals meet Kohler hospitality standards in a high-volume environment.

The role emphasizes coaching, menu development participation, and maintaining safety and sanitation while supporting culinary excellence during service slots from early morning to late evening.

Qualifications

• At least three years of culinary experience to work all stations in a kitchen.
• Basic knowledge of sauces, soups, stocks.
• Basic pastry skills and/or knowledge.
• Experience with high-volume or fine dining cuisine preferred.
• Serve Safe certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all foods necessary for service to demonstrated culinary standards.
• Produce quantities according to forecast and par levels.
• Maintain composure and focus in high-stress peak times in business.
• Basic protein fabrication — beef, chicken, pork, and fish.
• Participate in menu tastings or R&D execution.
• Provide coaching in real time during service periods.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume / fine dining

Basic protein fabrication

Coach/mentor teammates

Quality control

Job description

Cook IV, Banquets

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite– Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Responsible for preparing all food products that represent the standards for Kohler hospitality with quality, consistency, and surroundings in mind. Cook IV’s have a leadership mindset with positive enthusiasm to assist in training all levels of cooks. Experienced Cooks in this role participate in delegated projects or tasks by Chefs. In this role Cook IV’s assist Chefs to enforce our “on brand and on stage” culture mindset for driving an enjoyable be also highly accountable team with leading by example. During the absence of Chefs, expo responsibilities may be required as well as leading pre-shift line up checks and readiness.

Specific Responsibilities

Production

• Prepare all foods necessary for service to thedemonstrated culinary standards.
• Produce all quantities according to forecast and parlevels.
• Maintaincomposureandfocusinoccasional high stresspeaktimes in business.
• Basic protein fabrication – beef,chicken,pork,and fish.
• Potentialtoparticipateincreationofmenu specials or seasonalrecipes.
• Participates in menu tastings or R&D execution.
• Provides coaching in real time during service periods.

Ordering and Inventory Control

• Order according to established pars, where needed.
• Fill out proper prep lists daily to keep effective communication channels.
• Rotate all food stocks (i.e.,first in, first out).
• Efficient ordering checklist and prep list creation, ensuring all staff have proper lists filled out correctlyandoccasionallyassistwith monthly inventory as needed.

Sanitation

• Ensure that food prepared does not fall into the temperature danger zone and take immediate action if jeopardized.
• Adhere to Company grooming policies, breakpolicies,and eating policies.
• Practice safe food handling techniques always and in all venues.

Safety

• Maintain the knife safety standards outlined from knife safety training document.
• Utilize the safety stations and be aware of any current or potential hazards.
• Working knowledge of all equipment within your job duties. Know how to assemble, disassemble, and clean all equipment.
• Knowledge of approved chemicals used proper storage and usage.

Luxury Standards

• Clean coat, apron, hat, proper pants, non-slip shoes.
• A service culture mindset and team player mentality.

This is a full-time position working weekends and weekdays. Hours vary between 5:00 am - 11:00 pm.

Skills/Requirements

• At leastthreeyearsof culinaryexperienceto have the ability toworkallnecessarystations in a kitchen.
• Basic knowledge of sauce/soup/stocks.
• Basic pastry skills and/or knowledge.
• Experience with a variety of cuisine types and/orexperience in high volumeor fine dining cuisine preferred.
• Understandingofdietary needs as it pertains toproper safe food handling.
• Able to follow written and verbal instruction efficientlywith supervision.
• Preferred, but notrequired-Have a highschool diploma and or a reading,speaking,and written fluency inEnglish.
• Ability tobe guest facing as applicable,potentiallyparticipatingin resort events asappropriate.
• Serve Safe certification orability to obtain onewithin90 days.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The hourly range for this position is $24.75 - $37.15. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including candidate's education and work location.

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen.So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com.

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement.