Fast-Paced Resort Short-Order Cook - Plate Perfection

Blue Mountain Resort; Palmerton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton, PA is seeking a punctual Short Order Cook to join our kitchen team, focusing on plate preparation, garnishing, and timely service across outlets. You will handle meats, seafood, vegetables, and other items on broilers, ovens, grills, and fryers, while maintaining recipe standards and proper portioning.

The position requires 18+ years, availability 2 days per week including nights and weekends, and the ability to stand for long periods while communicating in

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be available to work at least 2 days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Timely and reliable attendance is a MUST, even in inclement weather.
• Ability to work independently and have excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks while having a team player attitude and work ethic.
• Ability to communicate effectively utilizing English; both in oral and written form.
• Ability to learn POS system and communicate positively with guests.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to learn and ask questions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Effectively demonstrate proper plate presentation including garnish setup for all dishes.
• Adhere to proper portioning and follows proper recipe specifications, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to get all prep done in a timely and efficient manner while following established recipes and specs.
• Must communicate with staff and management team efficiently.
• General knowledge and application of sanitary practices and maintains a clean and sanitary workstation including all surfaces and equipment.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen manager or manager on duty.

Skills

Punctuality

Teamwork

English communication

Food safety

Job description

Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton, PA is seeking a punctual Short Order Cook to join our kitchen team, focusing on plate preparation, garnishing, and timely service across outlets. You will handle meats, seafood, vegetables, and other items on broilers, ovens, grills, and fryers, while maintaining recipe standards and proper portioning.

The position requires 18+ years, availability 2 days per week including nights and weekends, and the ability to stand for long periods while communicating in