The Boathouse is a waterfront hotel and restaurant located on the banks of the Kennebunk River. Surrounded by working marinas, The Boathouse epitomizes its chic, coastal locale in Kennebunkport: The newly designed space is bright and sunny with nautical influences. Splashes of red & golden yellow create a welcoming and energetic space, making it the place to be seen in KPT all year long.

The right candidate will be able to help prepare meals as per our standard recipes, be responsible for creating meal portions, cleaning food, cooking meals, and keeping a sanitized work area. We are seeking an individual who has experience in the food service industry and is committed to impeccable food presentation and garnishing, which is important for impressing our guests and creating repeat business.

We are looking for an experienced Line Cook to join our team at the Boathouse!

Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure that the kitchen, all food prep areas, and all food storage areas meet restaurant cleaning standards
• Memorize and utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen
• Monitor product freshness and rotate out old products based on a schedule created by the restaurant
• Work with a team of cooks to do portion prep work for other shifts when needed
• Prepare basic components of each dish on our menu using our proven recipes
• Demonstrates strong organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills
• Follows the direction of the executive chef and sous chef in preparing for the service

Skills:

• Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds at a time on a regular basis
• 2 years of cooking experience
• High level of professionalism
• Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Excellent verbal communication and organization skills