Line Cook

Cliff House Maine; Cape Neddick (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cliff House Maine is seeking a dedicated team member to join our culinary team, crafting distinctive dishes and creating an authentic dining experience for our guests. The ideal candidate will possess at least two years of culinary training or related kitchen experience, maintaining cleanliness and following food safety standards.

You will work closely with Sous Chefs to prepare menu items, communicate needs during busy times, and minimize waste. We value flexibility and a positive attitude as essential attributes for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of culinary training or related kitchen experience.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and food service equipment.
• Ability to work flexibly and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas.
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guide.
• Communicate assistance needed to Sous Chefs during busy periods.

Skills

Flexibility

Culinary training or related kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Sanitation knowledge

People skills

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.

• Meet with Sous Chefs to review assignments, anticipate business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.

• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guide.

• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Sous Chefs to ensure optimum service to guests.

• Inform Sous Chefs of any excess items that can be used in daily specials or elsewhere.

• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and hotel requirements.

• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.

• Review status of work and follow-up actions required with the Sous Chefs before leaving.

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.

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

• 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

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.