Gourmet Bistro Cook — Precision Prep & Presentation

Rwcatskills; Village of Monticello (NY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rwcatskills is seeking a Cook to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation across kitchen stations, banquets, and outlets during assigned shifts. You will follow recipes, maintain sanitation, monitor cold storage, and support guests with requests under the head chef's guidance.

Ideal candidates are at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, and possess or be able to obtain a NY State Gaming Commission license.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or G.E.D preferred.
• Two (2) year experience as a cook in customer service or hospitality environment preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate license through the New York State Gaming Commission.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, and garnishes all food.
• Maintains all refrigeration and dry storage areas to ensure proper handling and rotation of products.
• Follows all recipes, specs, and control procedures.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary area at all times in full accordance with health regulations.
• Performs proper receiving, thawing, and storage in correct location, proportioning prep area sanitation, heating and holding, and re-thermalization.
• Assists with guest requests when needed.
• Reports any mishaps in the kitchen.
• Applies safety standards.
• Looks after the stock of the kitchen and informing it to the head chef as the stock runs out.
• Cooks dishes under the supervision of the Chef.
• Applies all safety standards in accordance to RWC guidelines.
• Maintains knowledge of the menu thoroughly.
• Ensures the quality of the food produced and maintain the quality and quantity of food throughout the service period.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.

Job description

The Cook position is responsible for ensuring the highest quality food preparation and presentation in the kitchen stations and outlets as well as banquets and parties during an assigned shift, in accordance with the Company’s specifications and standards.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares, seasons, and garnishes all food.
• Maintains all refrigeration and dry storage areas to ensure proper handling and rotation of products.
• Follows all recipes, specs, and control procedures.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary area at all times in full accordance with health regulations.
• Performs proper receiving, thawing, and storage in correct location, proportioning prep area sanitation, heating and holding, and re-thermalization.
• Assists with guest requests when needed.
• Reports any mishaps in the kitchen.
• Applies safety standards.
• Looks after the stock of the kitchen and informing it to the head chef as the stock runs out
• Cooks dishes under the supervision of the Chef.
• Applies all safety standards in accordance to RWC guidelines.
• Maintains knowledge of the menu thoroughly.
• Ensures the quality of the food produced and maintain the quality and quantity of food throughout the service period.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.

Knowledge/Work Experience:

• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma or G.E.D preferred
• Two (2) year experience as a cook in customer service or hospitality environment preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate license through the New York State Gaming Commission

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Growth Opportunities

: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

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