What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook - JORY PM Lead position at Allison Inn & Spa?
The Allison Inn & Spa is Oregon Wine Country's first full-service luxury resort in the heart of the Willamette Valley.
JORY is the signature restaurant at The Allison Inn & Spa. Our creative fine dining menus accentuate the native flavors of the Willamette Valley with a strong influence on seasonal, farm-to-table agriculture. Each morning ripe vegetables are picked to be woven into the daily menu plan.
At The Allison Inn & Spa our working philosophy is a commitment to strive for excellence in all we do. We are a passionate and empowered team, inspired by the bounty and warmth of our surroundings and community, genuinely dedicated to providing world class service and meaningful memories for our guests. Join us as we strive for excellence.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Must be reliable, high-energy, self-motivated and organized.
- Must work well with others and always seek to improve the quality of your skills and techniques.
- Supervise, oversee, lead and mentor a team of cooks in the accurate production and organization of weekly mise en place as well as lead end of week cleaning and organizing.
- Assign tasks and ensure efficient and timely execution.
- Ensure all dishes meet high standards for taste, temperature, consistency and presentation before leaving the kitchen.
- Manage inventory of food supply levels, participate in ordering and ensure proper storage and rotation of products.
- Help lead the team during prep and dinner service focused on food quality, sanitation, food safety and daily execution.
- Ability to learn and work all stations during dinner service.
- Ensure closing of all stations and kitchen along with completed prep lists.
- Work with FOH team on special requests, food allergy requests and communicate well under pressure with professionalism.
- Help execute chef’s table tasting menus highlighting seasonal garden vegetables.
- Ability to Expo dinner tickets during service
- Ambition should bring you here and an open mind and collaborative mentality will help you solidify your career with us.
Job Skills/Requirements/Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of kitchen experience with a preference for management or supervisory experience in fine dining settings.
- Must have experience working in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to work clean and fast while still maintaining the highest quality.
- Strong knife skills, knowledge of various cooking techniques and proficiency in using kitchen equipment is essential.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays.
- Excellent communication, team work and leadership skills are crucial for managing staff and collaboration with other departments.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all team members.
- An enthusiastic, positive demeanor and desire to provide exceptional guest service.
- Current State of Oregon Food Handler’s Card.
- Background Check
Working conditions/ Physical requirements
- Able to lift heavy boxes of produce, dry goods etc.
- Regularly lift up to 50 lbs. safely
- Work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
- Have the ability to taste others work and help adjust seasoning or recipes
- Work with chefs to utilize garden produce daily
- Work with chefs to ensure consistent product
- Interface with customers at our open kitchen bar and chef’s table
- Maintain sanitation and cleanliness according to Jory’s exacting standards
- Must be able and willing to work all shifts including holidays
- Must be able to keep up with constantly changing seasonal menus
- Multitasking is a must
- Extended standing walking, bending and kneeling
- Use of hands and arms to feel, handle reach and touch
- May be subject to high levels of noise
- Will be in proximity to fire and knives
- Must be safety conscious
Equipment and Tools Utilized:
- Wood burning grill and rotisserie
- Meat slicers and choppers
- All manner of sharp knives and cutting implements
- Deep fryer
- Tilting braziers
- Steam jacketed kettles
- Hot oven, griddles, water baths etc.
You will be Required to Regularly Demonstrate and Share your knowledge of:
- Classic cooking techniques and recipes
- JORY menu items and ingredients
- Garden products and seasonal availability
- Cooking philosophy of JORY Restaurant