Founding Cook — Masterful Nourishment & Precision

Yora Nordic Spa | Brownstone; Portland (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Wellness privileges

Bistro and retail discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Yora Nordic Spa seeks a First Cook to join the founding Kitchen team, delivering masterful nourishment for guests during the pre-opening and opening period. You will craft nourishing dishes, follow recipes with precision and mentor developing cooks in a fast-paced, on-site setting.

This hands-on role emphasizes craftsmanship, food safety and teamwork as the kitchen scales for our November 2026 launch and ongoing culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an experienced cook in a commercial kitchen.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and kitchen operations.
• Ability to execute standardized recipes with precision.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation and allergen procedures.
• Attention to detail, organization and quality.
• Ability to maintain composure during high-volume service.
• Willingness to share knowledge with developing cooks.
• Strong communication and teamwork; committed to learning.
• Formal culinary training or equivalent; food-safety certification where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food consistently according to approved recipes, preparation methods, portions and presentation standards.
• Protect food quality throughout preparation and service and correct concerns before they reach the guest.
• Complete assigned preparation and production accurately and on time.
• Support dietary requirements and allergen procedures with accuracy and care.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, rotation, temperature control and sanitation.
• Maintain clean, organized, stocked and safe workstations.
• Support efficient kitchen flow by preparing the right product, in the right quantity, at the right time.
• Identify and communicate quality, production, equipment and food-safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain consistency, composure and professionalism during high-volume preparation and service.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource and demonstrate correct culinary techniques through personal example.
• Share knowledge, best practices and encouragement with new and developing cooks without exercising formal authority.
• Work closely with the Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef and Bistro team to support timely and seamless service.
• Follow recipe yields and portion standards and minimize waste through responsible preparation and product handling.
• Treat ingredients, supplies, tools and equipment responsibly and participate fully in required training.

Skills

Experienced cook

Culinary techniques

Standardized recipes

Food safety

Attention to detail

High-volume service

Teamwork

Mentoring

Culinary training preferred

Education

Formal culinary training

Food-safety certification

Job description

Yora Nordic Spa seeks a First Cook to join the founding Kitchen team, delivering masterful nourishment for guests during the pre-opening and opening period. You will craft nourishing dishes, follow recipes with precision and mentor developing cooks in a fast-paced, on-site setting.

This hands-on role emphasizes craftsmanship, food safety and teamwork as the kitchen scales for our November 2026 launch and ongoing culinary excellence.