First Cook: Scratch Kitchen in Fine Dining, Flexible Hours

Brookhaven at Lexington; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brookhaven at Lexington, a private retirement community in Lexington MA, seeks a First Cook for a full-time 40-hour week. Ideal candidate has at least three years in high-end dining and will emphasize scratch cooking with high-quality ingredients.

We offer work-life balance, flexible scheduling, and scholarship opportunities with some tuition reimbursement. Pay range is $25.00–$28.00 per hour, and weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in fine dining setting.
• Culinary Arts Degree desired.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detailed working knowledge of food service equipment.

Responsibilities

• Uphold high quality menu options that meet and exceed resident expectations.
• Maintain commitment to excellence in carrying out production responsibilities.
• In conjunction with the Chef and Production Manager, review menu cycles and check supplies needed for all meals and special events.
• Oversee production. Produce menu items according to recipe. Ensure consistent portion size, appropriate degree of doneness, quality/flavor, food temperature and presentation.
• Prepare baked goods and items needed for special events.
• Work with Sous Chef, Chef, Production Manager in supervising, receiving all goods and their proper storage.
• Practice hygienic food-handling, preparation and serving techniques.
• Supervise and maintain care of equipment using preventative maintenance techniques.
• Ensure that all prep work and products are lined up for upcoming production.
• Must be available to work all shifts.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area at all times using proper food handling and storage procedures.
• Oversee second cooks and dishwashers to ensure team is working together.
• Organize coolers daily ensuring all items are wrapped, labeled and dated.
• May act as lead cook in bistro preparing meals to order in a timely fashion.
• Complete food tracking worksheets when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Food service knowledge

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

Brookhaven at Lexington, a private retirement community in Lexington MA, seeks a First Cook for a full-time 40-hour week. Ideal candidate has at least three years in high-end dining and will emphasize scratch cooking with high-quality ingredients.

We offer work-life balance, flexible scheduling, and scholarship opportunities with some tuition reimbursement. Pay range is $25.00–$28.00 per hour, and weekend shifts are required.