First Cook: Craft Nutritious, Artful Dishes for a New Spa

Yora Nordic Spa - Brownstone; Portland (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee wellness privileges

Learning and growth opportunities

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Yora Nordic Spa is seeking a First Cook to join its founding Kitchen team ahead of opening in November 2026. This part-time role requires crafting nourishing food while ensuring the quality and consistency of every dish served to guests.

The First Cook will work with kitchen management and support other team members, contributing to a collaborative environment. Candidates must have previous experience in a commercial kitchen and be committed to food safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success as a high-performing cook in a commercial kitchen.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and kitchen operations.
• Ability to execute standardized recipes with precision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain food quality during preparation and service.
• Support dietary requirements and allergen procedures.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Formal culinary training

Food-safety certification

Job description

Yora Nordic Spa is seeking a First Cook to join its founding Kitchen team ahead of opening in November 2026. This part-time role requires crafting nourishing food while ensuring the quality and consistency of every dish served to guests.

The First Cook will work with kitchen management and support other team members, contributing to a collaborative environment. Candidates must have previous experience in a commercial kitchen and be committed to food safety and quality standards.