Culinary Specialist — Menu Innovator & Team Player

Olympia Hospitality; Oberlin (OH); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health coverage up to 80%

401K plan with yearly match

Paid time off (PTO)

7 paid holidays

Earned wage access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Recovery-friendly workplace

Exclusive hotel travel discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Olympia Hospitality in Oberlin, Ohio, is seeking a skilled cook to safely prepare and cook menu items, ensuring consistency with recipes and quality standards. You will collaborate with the culinary team to enhance menus and respond to dietary needs while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

We value growth, accountability, and a supportive team culture. This role offers health coverage options, 401K, PTO, and other benefits as part of our commitment to employee well-being and satisfaction.

Formación

• Minimum 2 years’ experience; high school diploma and/or equivalent work experience; Culinary Arts education preferred; Serve-Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards, ensuring consistency and adherence to food safety guidelines.
• Follow proper cooking techniques and methods, including grilling, frying, roasting, baking, and sautéing, to achieve desired flavors, textures, and appearances.
• Monitor food temperatures, cooking times, and ingredient quantities to prevent waste and ensure that food is cooked and served at optimal quality.
• Collaborate with the culinary team and management to develop and refine menu items, specials, and promotions that appeal to guests' preferences and dietary needs.
• Experiment with new ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques to create innovative and unique dishes that showcase the restaurant's culinary expertise and creativity.
• Stay informed about culinary trends, industry developments, and seasonal ingredients, and incorporate these insights into menu planning and execution.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and orderly kitchen environment at all times, including workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage areas, in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving, storing, and rotating ingredients and supplies, and conducting regular stock checks to ensure adequate levels for production.
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures to minimize the risk of contamination, spoilage, and foodborne illness, and ensure that all kitchen equipment is maintained and operated safely.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, servers, and management to coordinate food preparation, cooking times, and service priorities, and ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
• Support and assist colleagues as needed, including dishwashing, food plating, and garnishing, to maintain efficient workflow and meet service deadlines.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Attention to detail

Learn quickly

Calm under pressure

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts education preferred

Herramientas

Kitchen equipment operation

Descripción del empleo

Olympia Hospitality in Oberlin, Ohio, is seeking a skilled cook to safely prepare and cook menu items, ensuring consistency with recipes and quality standards. You will collaborate with the culinary team to enhance menus and respond to dietary needs while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

We value growth, accountability, and a supportive team culture. This role offers health coverage options, 401K, PTO, and other benefits as part of our commitment to employee well-being and satisfaction.