Hotel Dining Cook (TEMPORARY POSITION)

Job Summary
Our dynamic Hospitality Team strives to create a pleasurable dining experience for all guests and prides itself on exceptional food quality and outstanding customer service.

Under direction of the Hotel Chef De Cuisine and the Hotel Sous Chef, the Hotel Cook creates and maintains production and preparation of food/menu items for guest consumption on designated shifts; ensures that only approved recipes, cooking methods and ingredients are followed as set by Management; ensures scheduled goals for operations are met; maintains all food, equipment and all kitchen areas are met to comply with health codes and organizational standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures that recipes, flavor profiles, consistency in quality, appearance and production time frames are adhered to for all menu/food items being produced on assigned station.
• Ensures food service lines are fully stocked for forecasted business flow and restock before end of shift.
• Must be able to cook, execute food standards, and create highly satisfying and presentable dishes from the menu.
• Must be able to maintain and follow the tastes and presentation according to the standards consistently.
• Must have strong knowledge of food handling standards, variety of ingredients, and garnishments.
• Possesses an above average knowledge of basic food products (meat, poultry, fish, produce, dry goods, etc.), and standard food production equipment; possesses above average knife skills; ability to perform basic cooking methods, as well as the ability to multitask within those basic cooking methods, to ensure no interruption in servicing of the guests.
• Possesses adequate understanding of the food rotation method “FIFO” and is directly responsible for labeling and dating all food items on their designated stations as well as the kitchen as a whole; makes sure all food items are within expiration dates or if not that they are disposed of and properly logged on waste sheets.
• Possesses the ability to read recipes, production lists and any other necessary collateral paperwork, such as diagrams and logs, to be able to perform necessary duties as well as explain to and train cook staff on how to use these items efficiently.
• Reports any injuries, accidents, or possible unsafe work environment issues to management immediate when identified.
• Ensures the cleanliness, organization & preparedness of immediate workspace & adjacent areas.
• Ensures compliance with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A Culinary Arts Degree from accredited school preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 7 years’ experience working in high-volume line cooking or production cooking in a full-service dining establishment or food service establishment preferred.
• This position has been identified as safety sensitive, must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of food preparation and presentation.
• Capable of following procedures and taking directions.
• Possesses the ability to read recipes, production lists and any other necessary collateral paperwork, such as diagrams and logs, to be able to perform necessary duties.
• Ability to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Must maintain an excellent grooming standard and always be in a clean uniform.
• A passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• Must provide unexpired, Right To Work documents such as a valid social security card, a U.S. birth certificate, U.S. citizen ID Card, a resident citizen ID card, a U.S. passport, or employment authorization documents issued by the Department of Homeland Security.
• Must hold or obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain throughout employment a Food Handler’s Card.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A Culinary Arts Degree from accredited school preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 7 years’ experience working in high-volume line cooking or production cooking in a full-service dining establishment or food service establishment preferred.
• This position has been identified as safety sensitive, must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of food preparation and presentation.
• Capable of following procedures and taking directions.
• Possesses the ability to read recipes, production lists and any other necessary collateral paperwork, such as diagrams and logs, to be able to perform necessary duties.
• Ability to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Must maintain an excellent grooming standard and always be in a clean uniform.
• A passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• Must provide unexpired, Right To Work documents such as a valid social security card, a U.S. birth certificate, U.S. citizen ID Card, a resident citizen ID card, a U.S. passport, or employment authorization documents issued by the Department of Homeland Security.
• Must hold or obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain throughout employment a Food Handler’s Card.

This pay range reflects the hourly rate the employer reasonably expects to offer for this position based on current operational needs and candidate qualifications. While the maximum hourly rate for this role may reach up to $28.88, that figure is not typical for new hires and would apply only in exceptional cases involving significantly advanced experience or specialized skills. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, education, demonstrated competencies, and internal equity.

Bear Springs Hotel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Department.

Pay: $21.34 - $25.11 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $25