Restaurant Cook 2

Great Wolf Lodge; Mashantucket (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company where you will thrive as a Restaurant Cook 2! In this exciting role, you will prepare high-quality meals while ensuring guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. Your culinary skills will shine as you follow recipes, maintain cleanliness, and work collaboratively with your team. This position offers a great opportunity for those passionate about hospitality and food preparation, with flexible scheduling to meet business demands. If you are enthusiastic and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect role for you!

Qualifications

• Must have some high school education or equivalent.
• Enrollment in culinary degree program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily operations adhere to guidelines.
• Prepare food items according to recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Knowledge

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Some High School Education

Culinary Degree (in progress)

Job description

Pay: $22.50 per hour

At Great Wolf, theRestaurant Cook 2works in a fast paced, exciting environment to deliver on our commitment to high quality hospitality. The Restaurant Cook 2 prepares food in accordance with recipes set by the executive chef, ensuring meal quality and guest satisfaction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the daily operation of the back of house adheres to operating procedure guidelines
• Perform food preparation tasks for all fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, etc. used in recipes
• Prepare all food items per recipe guidelines, tasting and adjusting for flavor with assistance of chef
• Ensure back of house area adheres to the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service
• Maintain appropriate levels of necessary dishes and utensils; keep all dishware used in cooking and serving clean and sanitary at all times
• Monitor supply levels in back of house area and replenish as necessary
• Monitor equipment operation, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, maintain supplies, and call for repairs as necessary
• Ensure compliance with all food-handling and sanitation regulations

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• Some High School education or equivalent
• Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and Holidays as needed
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen

Desired Qualifications & Traits

• Enrollment in, or willingness to work towards culinary degree
• Previous cook experience
• Understanding of sanitation-related issues and knowledge of precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment
• Proven teamwork
• Projects professional image that inspires trust and confidence
• Enthusiastic and positive energy

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Able to bend, stretch, and twist
• Able to stand for long periods of time

Application Instructions:

Click on "Apply Now" or chat with a recruiter (bottom of your screen on Great Wolf’s website). After a brief application, all qualified applicants will be immediately invited to setup an interview or attend an upcoming hiring event.

Position Close Date:

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Native Americans receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.