Cook - Tygart Hotel Oxley House

Tygart Hotel; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Oxley House in Elkins, WV is seeking a passionate cook to join our vibrant kitchen. You will set up stations, follow recipes, and ensure high-standard plating to deliver a gold-standard dining experience for guests.

We're looking for candidates with prior high-volume kitchen experience and a love for flavor. This part-time role offers $13.00 per hour and a dynamic team environment in a hospitality-focused hotel.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience in high-volume restaurant is required.
• Passion for cooking and creating exceptional experiences for guests.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; analyze information and develop solutions.
• Able to adapt to changes; manage competing demands; work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up cook station and prepare all food items in a timely manner.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by standards.
• Restock, clean, maintain and restock cook station items as needed throughout the shift.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen and storage areas.
• Keep track of and report all food waste.
• Review procedures to improve service, performance and safety.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and health and safety standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Cooking passion

Team player

Job description

Passionate Cook Wanted for our Vibrant Restaurant Kitchen!

Are you ready to turn up the heat and cook up something delicious? Join ourextraordinary culinary team at The Oxley House, where flavor meets finesse in the heart of our bustling Hotel!

We're on the hunt for the perfect candidate that is a creative, motivated, and energetic cook who is ready to bring bold ideas to the table and keep guests coming back for more. Whether you're a rising start, or a seasoned pro, if you've got a love for food and a flair for flavor, we want you to join our team!

Cooks at The Oxley House are responsible for providing our guests a Gold Standard dining experience by producing delicious, high quality food through recipe execution and gold standard plating that highlights the exceptional quality of our food. We need cooks in several areas including pantry and grill.

Compensation: $13.00 per hour, Part-time

What You'll Do

• Set up cook station and prepare all food items in a timely manner.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by Up to Par standards
• Restock, clean, maintain and restock cook station items as needed throughout the shift, while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation and organizational skills.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas, adhering to proper food storage procedures.
• Keep track of and report all food that is wasted.
• Review work procedures and operational problems in order to determine ways to improve service, performance and safety.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and laws, including health and safety standards.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

What We're Looking For

• Previous kitchen experience (high-volume restaurant) is required.
• A passion for cooking and creating exceptional experiences for guests.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Gather and analyze information skillfully; Develop alternative solutions; Work well in group problem solving situations; Use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Additional Information

Kindly, be aware that the job description provided is not an exhaustive account of the activities, duties, or responsibilities entailed for this role. Standard Operating Procedures, Training Checklists, and Departmental Handbooks will be provided to ensure the Team Member is trained in all duties and responsibilities of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Up to Par Management and Taylor Hospitality are Equal Employment Opportunity companies, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, or disability.

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