Lead Cook

Cliff House Maine; Maine; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic culinary team at an established hotel, where you'll craft distinctive dishes and create memorable dining experiences. As the Lead Cook, you will oversee kitchen staff, ensuring quality and efficiency while preparing both hot and cold meals. This role not only demands culinary expertise but also a passion for teamwork and customer satisfaction. With a focus on food safety and presentation, you'll play a vital role in exceeding guests' expectations. Enjoy a fun and flexible work environment, along with competitive benefits that make this opportunity truly rewarding.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401k match of 100% for 5%

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonuses

Paid Time Off – Earn up to 2 Weeks of PTO

Hotel, Restaurant, Spa and Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Flexibility with work days and hours is essential.
• Two years of culinary training or related kitchen experience required.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in food production and presentation.
• Ensure safe and sanitary food handling techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of workstation and equipment.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Communication Skills

Knife Skills

Education

Culinary Training

Related Kitchen Experience

Job description

Job Summary

You will be a part of the culinary team which masterfully crafts distinctive dishes and cultivates an authentic food experience for our guests. Your food knowledge will be put to the test as you prepare, cook, and garnish meals which are distinct by design, yet true to its place. The Lead Cook is responsible for oversight of the kitchen staff who prepare, cook, and garnish meals for hotel guests and patrons. The Lead Cook will provide leadership and guidance to the shift staff and also will work on the hot or cold line as needed. With focus on quality and production levels, the Lead Cook will assist the culinary team with their mission to exceed customers’ expectations related to food quality and dining experience.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness Plans
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401k match of 100% for 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Referral Bonuses
• Hotel, Restaurant, Spa and Retail Discounts at Our Portfolio of Hotels
• Paid Time Off – Earn up to 2Weeks of PTO Within Your First Year

Responsibilities

• Leads by example and masters both the hot and cold food item production.

• Inspects presentation quality and expedites the line as needed.

• Must be able to read recipes and follow measurement instructions accurately.

• Must be able to effectively communicate with all team members.

• Consistently practice safe and sanitary food handling techniques.

• Maintain workstation and equipment safety and cleanliness.

• Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 25 lbs. & occasionally lift, carry, push & pull up to 50 lbs Inventory items as assigned and maintain records as needed.

• Apply basic knife skills required for preparation of hot and cold foods.

Qualifications

• Flexibility. This is a demanding business and we look for flexibility with work days and hours, but it’s also a lot of fun!

• Experience. ring two years of culinary training or related kitchen experience

• Knowledge. Quality knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food products, and food service equipment.

• A qualified applicant is a “people person” who is flexible with their schedule, loves to cook, and knows a thing or two about kitchen safety and cleanliness.

• People Person. The best part about food is enjoying it with others.

Needed Attributes

Employees must fulfill their performance standards for this position and comply with policies, rules and procedures of the Hotel, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees. The job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the Hotel. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments requested by supervisors, managers or other Hotel Officials.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.