Senior Cook

Senior Cook | Seasonal |Non-Exempt/Hourly 

The PADONIA 30-acre campus located in Cockeysville includes Maryland’s largest swim club, top Baltimore caterers for weddings, mitzvahs, company picnics as well as celebrations, PADONIA Learning Center for Infants to Pre-K and PADONIA Summer Camps for ages 4 to 13. 

Job Summary:

This position supports the Head Chef, management of our various Food & Beverage locations throughout the club including The Grille, Catering, Windy Valley Farms, and special events by preparing recipes with an attention-to-detail and sense of urgency.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare standardized recipes in our kitchens for all food and beverage locations.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, main dishes, desserts, and fast-food items with proper presentation.
• Washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, and meats.
• Measure quantities of seasonings and other ingredients.
• Work all hot and cold stations of the line including boiling, baking, grilling, & frying.
• Utilize knife skills and kitchen tools and equipment.
• Expedite. Ensure that all orders are prepared correctly and prepared well.
• Assist with Registers, Front of house serving and back of house set up as needed.
• Assist other managers and locations as needed.
• Check dishes for accuracy and presentation before giving items to guests.
• Develop a daily prep list for anticipated business, monitor inventories, and check in orders.
• Stock and execute proper rotation of all products.
• General cleaning including, but not limited to, washing dishes, cooking utensils, and cookware, taking out the trash, bathrooms, sanitizing kitchen equipment and workstations, and sweeping and mopping floors
• Communicate efficiently and work in a team-oriented environment to ensure smooth service operations.
• Demonstrate strong attention-to-detail, organizational, retention, and problem-solving skills even while working under a sense of urgency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety certification and standards following all local, state, and federal requirements.
• Support Park Operations, Catering, Day Camp Cabana bar in a variety of roles 
• Follow all safety and health guidelines as outlined by the company.
• All other duties as assigned or required.
• Work as needed in all other Departments of PADONIA – including Catering and Special Events- front and back of house, Park Operations, The Grille, Windy Valley.

Qualifications:

• 21 years old.
• 2 years cook/line cook/prep cook experience required.
• Knowledge of HACCP, proper food handling techniques, temperatures, and food safety including food allergies.
• ServSafe Certification a plus.
• Lift 50 pounds and stand for an extended period of time. Ascend/descend stairs and ladders. Work with tools and equipment.
• Ability to work flexible shift/hours including weekday, evening & weekend hours. Full availability needed
• Ability to work overtime if needed.
• Energetic and motivated.
• Must display a positive attitude and professional image in compliance with PADONIA.

Skills:

• Eager to learn and understand the organization and services provided.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A self-starter with the ability to anticipate issues and proactively solve problems.
• Accountable.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Team player with commitment to reaching common goals.
• Efficiently complete tasks, accurately and timely.
• Proven experience with multi-tasking and working with multiple people, priorities, and timelines.
• Demonstrated flexibility and professionalism (including image) in an environment where change is constant.
• An enthusiastic and positive attitude, strong work ethic, demonstrated desire to provide excellent customer service with strong follow-through.
• Must be willing to take directions from managers and supervisors.
• Ability to pass background check.

Environmental Conditions and Physical Expectations:

• Must stand, walk, and sit.
• Must be able to work both indoors and at outdoor venues that includes a variety of weather conditions including hot or cold temperatures.
• Ability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Reasonable Accommodation: 

In accordance with company policy, reasonable accommodation will be made for any qualified employee to perform the essential functions of the employee’s position, absent undue hardship to the company. 

Employment Relationship: 

Employment is “at will,” meaning your employment is for no definite term or period of time, and either you or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. 

Disclaimer: 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change at any time with or without notice to meet organizational needs. 

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