Seasonal Lead Line Cook — High-Volume Kitchen

Taos-Ski-Valle; Taos Ski Valley (NM); In loco; USD 26.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Taos Ski Valley, Inc. seeks an experienced Cook III to lead advanced food preparation and assist in guiding beginner and intermediate cooks in a fast-paced winter kitchen. You will contribute to diverse menu offerings, uphold sanitation and guest satisfaction standards, and collaborate with senior staff.

The role requires strong cooking fundamentals, a willingness to learn new techniques, and flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings in a municipal resort setting.

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years' cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Must obtain New Mexico Food Handler Certificate upon hire.
• Strong cooking fundamentals and ability to read recipes.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Mansioni

• Confidently work at any food station in the kitchen with the ability to train beginner and intermediate level cooks.
• Consistently and efficiently prepare dishes without supervision.
• Maintain communication with Culinary and Front of House staff while remaining aware of what is happening in the background of the restaurant.
• Identify and suggest areas of improvement.
• Independent preparation of ingredients, including washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring that meet business volume demands.
• Follow recipes and direction to cook and assemble dishes as instructed, following measurements and portion sizes to maintain ideal food costs and minimize waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including workstations, equipment, and storage areas to comply with New Mexico Environmental Department regulations.
• Participate in weekly, monthly, and beginning or end of season deep cleaning tasks.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages or spoilage to leadership.
• Ensure food is stored safely, adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Support the Culinary team in maintaining smooth and efficient operations during service hours through awareness and communication.
• Set a good example in safety practices.
• Learn and apply new cooking techniques and methods.
• Follow checklists and other guidelines for opening and closing duties.
• Follow waste stream guidelines related to garbage, recycling, and food composting. Transport full bins and replace with bins ready to use.
• Assist in the execution of any Catering or other special events.
• Reliable attendance on all scheduled workdays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Cooking

Formazione

New Mexico Food Handler Certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

Taos Ski Valley, Inc. seeks an experienced Cook III to lead advanced food preparation and assist in guiding beginner and intermediate cooks in a fast-paced winter kitchen. You will contribute to diverse menu offerings, uphold sanitation and guest satisfaction standards, and collaborate with senior staff.

The role requires strong cooking fundamentals, a willingness to learn new techniques, and flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings in a municipal resort setting.