Prep Cook

Acadia National Park; Seal Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia National Park is seeking a dedicated line cook to prepare food items in accordance with Corporate recipes and established standards, helping deliver extraordinary hospitality to our guests. You will support the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to ensure the menu and guest service expectations are met or exceeded.

The role requires adherence to Safe Food Handling procedures, completion of required food and safety logs, and obtaining ServSafe or State Food Handler Certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation and storage, sanitation requirements and equipment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in ensuring menu and guest service expectations are met or exceeded.
• Be a strong member of a culinary team focused on surpassing expectations with a positive attitude.
• Adhere to defined recipes and Safe Food Handling procedures to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Complete all required food and safety logs per procedures and regulations
• Obtain ServSafe or State Food Handler Certification
• Work a variety of day, night, weekend and holiday shifts as requested
• Understand ISO Environmental & Quality, Health and Safety standards and initiatives
• Follow Duties Checklist and other duties as assigned

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Safety procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

ServSafe certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary training/experience (1 year minimum)

Job description

Summary of Position:

Responsible for preparing food items in accordance with Corporate recipes and established standards in the Company’s efforts to deliver extraordinary hospitality.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in ensuring that the menu, which cannot bechanged without Corporate F&B approval, and guest service expectations, as set forth by the Employee Handbook are being met or exceeded.
• Become a strong member of an efficient and highly motivated culinary team focused on surpassing expectations by presenting a positive, can-do attitude every day
• Adhere to defined Company recipes and Safe Food Handling procedures in order to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Complete all required food and safety logs in a timely and efficient manner per Company procedures and Federal, State, and Local regulations
• Obtain ServSafe or State Food Handler Certification in accordance with F&B company policy
• Comply with time and attendance policies and be able to work a variety of day, night, weekend and holiday shifts as requested
• Understand Company’s ISO (Environmental & Quality) management systems, Health and Safety standards, policies, goals and initiatives and meet the specificresponsibilities within these areas
• Adherence to Duties Checklist and other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Knowledge of food preparation and storage, sanitation requirements and commercial kitchen equipment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many typesof personalities in a positive and productive way
• Majority of shift will be spent on feet in a fast-paced environment and in close proximity toother people
• Ability to lift 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Frequent bending, twisting, lifting, and squatting

Education and Experience:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Culinary training/experience (1 year minimum)