Prep Cook

Skibluemt; Palmerton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass

Discounts on food & merchandise

Team celebrations

Job summary

Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton, PA is seeking a punctual kitchen team member to support event catering and daily food prep. You will plate, garnish, and prepare items for weddings and events ranging from 50 to 400 guests, while maintaining quality standards and safety.

The role requires flexibility, reliability in attendance, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a season pass, resort discounts, and team celebrations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be available to work at least 2 days per week.
• Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Able to work independently with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication in English, both oral and written.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Team player and able to collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other items for cooking on broilers, ovens and grills.
• Demonstrate proper plate presentation and garnish setup for weddings and events.
• Follow recipes, portioning, cooking methods and quality standards.
• Ensure prep is completed efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Communicate with staff and management effectively.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary workstation and rotate stock as needed.
• Assist with stocking at line stations to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Punctuality

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Time management

English communication

Stamina

Multitasking

Job description

Blue Mountain Resort
Palmerton, PA 18071, USA

Description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are seeking a punctual individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited about an opportunity to provide a guest with an experience that is beyond their expectations and creates guests for life. This individual will also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating, garnishing of cooked items, and preparing food for events ranging from 50-400 guests.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be available to work at least 2 days per week
• Timely and reliable attendance is a MUST, even in inclement weather
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work independently and have excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks while having a team player attitude and work ethic.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a positive/upbeat fashion utilizing English; both in oral and written form
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Must be a team player and work well with others of varying skill levels

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment
• Effectively demonstrate proper plate presentation including garnish setup for all dishes for weddings and events
• Adhere to proper portioning and follows proper recipe specifications, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
• Ability to get all prep done in a timely and efficient manner while following established recipes and specs
• Must communicate with staff and management team efficiently
• General knowledge and application of sanitary practices and maintains a clean and sanitary workstation including all surfaces and equipment
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen manager or manager on duty

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:We offer the opportunity to join a growing company with over 40 years in the hospitality industry and be a part of setting a new standard of excellence in guest satisfaction. We understand the importance of both personal and professional growth and support our team members in achieving their goals. Team members enjoy benefits including a free season pass and activities around the resort, discounts on food and merchandise, and special team celebrations in an environment that gives you the opportunity to play where you work!

WHY IT’S SO GREAT TO WORK FOR BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT:Blue Mountain Resort offers an environment that encourages personal and professional growth, collaboration, safety, and fun. We are committed to fostering a rich learning environment based on individual talents and goals.Together we strive to cultivate a community based on trust and respect.

This job description is a general outline of the responsibilities and duties. Additionally, it is not limited to these specifications and is subject to revision by Blue Mountain Resort at any time.

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Blue Mountain Resort is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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