Short Order Cook

Skibluemt; Palmerton, Northern (Carbon County, KY); Hybrid; 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 Short Order Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prep and plate foods across outlets, ensuring garnish, portioning, and recipe standards are met. The role requires reliable attendance, weekend availability, and strong English communication.

You will learn our POS system and work in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. We offer opportunities within a long-standing hospitality team, with emphasis on personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Available to work at least 2 days per week including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Timely and reliable attendance.
• Able to work independently with strong organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Good English (oral and written) communication.
• Willing to learn POS system and interact positively with guests.
• Able to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other equipment.
• Present plates with garnish and proper portioning per recipes and standards.
• Follow recipes, methods and kitchen policies; maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Complete prep tasks timely and efficiently while adhering to specs.
• Communicate effectively with staff and management.
• Maintain sanitary workstation and stock levels for service.
• Handle, store and rotate products; ensure product quality.
• Take 100% responsibility for quality of served products.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager or on-duty manager.

Skills

Punctuality

Time management

Multi-tasking

Communication

Team player

Stamina

Tools

POS system

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. The Short Order Cook will perform duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating, garnishing of cooked items, and preparing food at various outlets throughout Blue Mountain Resort.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be available to work at least 2 days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Timely and reliable attendance is a MUST, even in inclement weather
• 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 utilizing English; both in oral and written form
• Ability to learn POS system and communicate positively with guests
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Willingness to learn and ask questions

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
• 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
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served
• Performs 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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