Lead Cook

EOS Hospitality LLC; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k match

Employee hotel rates

Life insurance

Job summary

The Press Hotel in Portland, Maine, operated by EOS Hospitality, seeks a Lead Cook for Union restaurant. This full-time hourly role starts at $21 per hour, with potential four-day weeks while maintaining full-time status.

Responsibilities include opening prep, station setup, menu knowledge, sanitation, and team collaboration to deliver hospitality excellence. Eligible candidates have 1+ year cooking experience, strong knife skills, flexibility for weekday/weekend shifts, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year professional cooking experience.
• Strong knife skills and culinary knowledge.
• Flexible availability including weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening task lists to prepare for daily operations.
• Unwrap/prepare prepped items and check dates and freshness.
• Gather equipment and shift needs.
• Write prep lists and review prior night’s prep to ensure stock and pars are met.
• Prepare food items for service period.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary stations throughout prep and service.
• Restock stations during shifts and before handover.
• Clean and break down stations at shift changes.
• Remove trash and cardboard from kitchen areas.
• Sweep and mop kitchen areas and service line as needed.
• Complete inventory counts nightly.
• Adhere to food allergy and safety guidelines.

Skills

1+ years cooking

Knife skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible hours

Job description

Description

The Press Hotel in Portland, Maine, newly owned and managed by EOS Hospitality, is seeking a Lead Cook to join their team of hospitality professionals at Union restaurant.

Full time hours are available with flexible availability. This hourly role has a wage range based on prior experience and job skill, starting at 21.00 per hour. Potential four-day workweek available while maintaining full time status.

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.

We are proud to offer competitive wellness options and perks for both Part Time and Full Time employees;

• 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
• Generous Paid Time Off package including Employer Paid Leave plus immediate Paid Vacation accruals
• 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
• Supportive, open workplace culture
• Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources

About The Press Hotel

Magnificently reborn, The Press Hotel is proudly rooted in Portland's past. The structure we call home was once the Gannett Building, the historic headquarters of the Portland Press Herald - the state's largest newspaper. While the days of printing presses may be over, we continue to honor our history with thoughtful touches throughout the property. Under new ownership and management by EOS Hospitality, The Press begins its next edition.

Onsite, we offer over 100 guest rooms with varying room types, a hyper-local full-service restaurant - Union, and our lobby cafe and bar - Inkwell, as well as meeting and event spaces ranging in size to accommodate corporate groups and social events.

Visit us online at The Press Hotel and explore our parent company, EOS Hospitality for more information about the amazing ways we're making a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Source: EOS Hospitality