Restaurant Cook

Company: Bluebird Hunter Lodge
Location: Hunter
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

We are looking for someone with a passion for food and strong time management abilities who can provide our clients with an exceptional dining experience. Our restaurant is busy, and we need a competent and experienced line cook who can ensure that our meals are made precisely to guest orders while still following our standard recipes consistently. To work a variety of stations on any given shift, our line cook must be adept in poaching, braising, roasting, grilling, saut-- -ing, and frying. You need to be a team player who can effectively communicate with other kitchen staff to keep things running efficiently. If you have a positive attitude and are looking for a new opportunity in food service, please apply as soon as possible!Compensation:$23 - $26 hourlyResponsibilities:

• Guarantee that quality food is supplied, by adhering to specified storage and waste control requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products
  
• Demonstrate professional and pleasant demeanor when interacting with visitors, vendors, and associates
  
• Assemble a system of food stations and fill them with everything they need for the shift
  
• Keep all workstations, counters, cooking equipment, and refrigerators clean and sanitary according to health and safety rules
  
• Prepare food orders on the line by cooking items to order, grilling, broiling, sauteing and meet all presentation guidelines and follow standard recipes
  
  
  • Ensure that all mise en place is prepared for respective stations as well as proper forecasting of prep needs for assigned stations
  • Prepare food products and execute dishes meeting the standards of the Hotel Management, ensuring that food production is coordinated with meal hours so that the quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved
  • Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment including, but not limited to, ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, steamers, mixers, and chef's knives
  • Perform duties to include setup and breakdown of the station, and cleanliness of the work area including all surfaces, equipment, floor, and dish room functions as necessaryQualifications:
    • Candidates need a strong understanding of compliance with kitchen safety and food storage requirements
      
    • Candidates must have completed high school or received similar certification such as a GED
      
    • Candidates must be hardworking, detail-oriented, and have a strong work ethic
      
    • We prefer some experience working in the food service industry
      
    • Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers
      
      
      • Must be eligible to work in the United States of America
      • Previous experience as a line cook in a similar property, culinary school, or completion of apprenticeship program preferred, or proven experience in higher volume and/or fine dining kitchens
      • Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, with guests and employees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy
      • Ability to understand verbal directions, as well as written menus, recipes, labels on foods and chemicals, and other workplace safety signage
      • Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periodsAbout Company
        A seventies-inspired ski lodge with year-round appeal, The Hunter takes cues from classic American materials like textured wood and stone, infused with cozy, rustic decor, large windows, and plenty of spots to gather around the fire-----"and a downstairs game room designed for making memories you'll come back to recreate over and over again. Double queen and king rooms are your havens for an intimate weekend getaway-----"or invite a group and book one of our loft suites. Need even more space? Book one of our adjoining two-bedroom chalets or loft suites, which include a private deck, full kitchen, and living room. No matter who you're escaping with, we offer flexible room options for the whole crew.
        
        Compensation details: 23-26 Hourly Wage
        
        
        
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Keywords: Bluebird Hunter Lodge, Albany , Restaurant Cook, Hospitality & Tourism , Hunter, New York