Lead Cook

Press Hotel; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee parking lot pass

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k employer match

Discounted hotel rates

Flexible work-life balance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Press Hotel in Portland, ME, is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to handle food preparation, maintain a clean kitchen, and ensure safety standards. The ideal candidate will have over a year of cooking experience and a passion for culinary arts.

Responsibilities include preparing food items, ensuring organization in the kitchen, and working collaboratively to meet service needs. Benefits include flexible hours, health insurance, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional cooking experience.
• Flexibility to work on weekdays and weekends.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for service period.
• Clean kitchen equipment and maintain sanitary work station.
• Attend scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.

Skills

Professional cooking experience

Culinary preparations

Knife skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Culinary training (classroom-based)

Job description

The Press Hotel
119 Exchange St
Portland, ME 04101, USA

Job Summary

• Complete opening task lists to prepare for daily operations
• Unwrap/prepare prepped items and check for dates and freshness
• Gather equipment and shift needs
• Write prep list and review prior night’s prep list to ensure all items are in stock and pars are met.
• Prep food items for service period
• Properly handle all kitchen equipment as assigned. Clean equipment carefully and as directed.
• Clean station regularly throughout prep and execution of service. Retain an organized and sanitary work station at all times.
• Restock station with food prep needs throughout shift. Fully restock station before turning over to next shift.
• Clean and break down station at shift change.
• Remove trash and cardboard from kitchen areas.
• Clean and sweep the service line before, during, and after service to ensure proper safety and sanitation standards.
• Mop kitchen areas as required.
• Complete inventory food/protein counts nightly.
• Follow additional daily and weekly cleaning guidelines. Deep clean when able and as assigned.
• Have full knowledge of all menu items and promotions.
• Check all stations at the end of every shift for proper food storage and sanitation.
• Practice conscious knowledge of food allergies and safety in preparation.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Demonstrate a team-focused attitude and encourage collaboration.

Key Skills & Requirements

• 1+ years of professional cooking experience
• Some classroom culinary training a plus, but not required
• Strong understanding of culinary preparations and advanced knife skills
• Successful completion of satisfactory background check
• Available and willing to work flexible hours based on business needs including weekdays and weekends.
• Demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Expresses sincere enthusiasm for the role and passion for culinary
• Must know how to prioritize, delegate, and respond in a timely fashion. Able to work under pressure, multi-task, and stay focused while maintaining hospitality.

Benefits Overview

• Dedicated employee parking lot pass with company contribution for full time employees, fully-funded for salaried managers
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded $25K in complimentary life insurance and $1K/mo. in disability
• Optional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options
• Additional Health & Wellness benefits including prescription and gym membership discounts
• Flexible and understanding work-life equality
• Family Matters Program of 10+ weeks fully paid parental leave for new parents
• 401k employer match, up to 4% of salary
• Competitive wages with ongoing market analysis with annual performance evaluations and compensation adjustments
• Discounted employee and immediate family hotel rates as low as $59 per night at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Food and Beverage discount of 50% Off at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Discounted lodging rates from New England Inn & Resort Association partners
• Pathways for growth and professional development including training and tuition reimbursement
• Incentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles
• Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.