Line Cook-Level 2

Mountain-Creek-Resort; Vernon Township (NJ); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon, NJ is seeking a Line Cook Level 2 to join our kitchen team reporting to the Executive Chef. You will be part of a multistation crew, capable of banquet events, and responsible for maintaining food quality and cleanliness.

The role requires calmness under pressure during peak service and the ability to lead the line during a la carte and banquet service. The candidate should be able to break down large proteins, prepare stocks and sauces, and open/close the

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of cook experience in high-volume settings.
• Ability to manage multiple stations and banquet events.
• Knowledge of FIFO, food safety, and waste minimization.

Responsabilités

• Work all kitchen stations and lead line during service.
• Execute banquet and plated dinner service with high presentation standards.
• Perform daily line checks and maintain stock levels and quality control.
• Expedite service using the KDS system and train junior staff as needed.
• Open/close kitchen operations and manage inventories for orders.
• Prepare high-end proteins (duck, lobster, lamb, scallops) and shellfish prep.
• Ensure proper handling, portioning, and accurate weights for large proteins.

Connaissances

Sauté station leadership

Grill station expertise

Banquet event execution

Food quality control

Plating and presentation

High-volume service

Under pressure performance

Inventory and stock checks

KDS system proficiency

Formation

ServSafe certification recommended

Outils

KDS system

Description du poste

Line Cook-Level 2 – Mountain CreekLocation: Vernon, NJ Reporting to: Executive ChefSNOW Partners Mission Statement:“To Enhance the Lives of our Team, Guests and Partners by Building Lasting Connections.”About Mountain Creek:Mountain Creek, a four-season resort, offering skiing/snowboarding, bike park, waterpark, weddings, mountain coaster, restaurants, and lodge.How the Line Cook-Level 2 works with the Team:Has valuable work experience as a strong, reliable, and dependable cook. Will be an extension of leadership to uphold standards in food quality and cleanliness. Can execute kitchen lines & satellite events at a high level and needs minimal guidance. Advancement opportunity to a Sous Chef.Team Member Responsibilities:Has the ability to work all kitchen stations in our restaurants, and thorough knowledge of banquet event execution. (Rehearsal dinners, Weddings, corporate events)Must take responsibility for keeping the walk-ins and all food storage clean and organized. Fifo, Food Hierarchy, and minimizing waste. Filling out waste logsShows good judgment in minor decision making. Such as, food quality control. (Ensuring food presentation, and quality is up to standard)Must be able to prepare and properly cook high end proteins such as Duck, Lobster, Lamb, and Scallops. Proper handling and preparation of Shellfish. Shucking clams and oystersMust be able to break down and portion out large proteins to necessary weight and size, Such as whole fish, large cuts of beef, whole poultry and fowlMust be able to properly make stocks (chicken, veal, fish, lobster) Soups (Chowders, Broth based, Purees), variations of sauces, (Demi glace, bearnaise, beurre blanc)Properly cooking large quantities of dinner proteins, sides, and saucesAbility to execute banquet, plated dinner service. Delivering visibly appealing plates in a timely mannerDuring banquets, has the ability to execute high volume action stations, in a calmly manner, while interacting with guestsPerforming daily line checks, ensuring proper stock levels and quality controlTraining on expediting restaurant service using our kds systemCan properly fill out on hand inventory for orderingHigh level of food KnowledgeKnowledge of food trends and dietary restrictions (GF, Vegan, Dairy and other food allergens)Has the ability to work on the Sauté or Grill station independently as well as supporting other stationsAbility to lead the team on the line, during a la carte service and banquet serviceMust be able to perform calmly under pressure during high volume serviceExecution of late night food stationsIncluding dessert enhancementsMust be able to open or close a kitchen properly on their own in a timely mannerTeam Member Qualifications:3-5 years of relevant Cook experienceServsafe recommendedMust be 18 or older