Dinner Train Sous Chef (Bardstown, KY)

About the role

RJ Corman Railroad is seeking a full-time Cook to join their team. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Practice and preach “Safety is our priority”.
• Make overall customer satisfaction the highest priority.
• Participates in the effective cleaning of dishes and kitchen equipment; meeting established health and sanitation standards.
• Assists in preparation of food in large quantities; meeting established sanitary standards and time requirements.
• Participates in maintaining kitchen, kitchen equipment, and storage facility in a sanitary and orderly condition.
• Minimize waste by ensuring proper rotation and utilization of food products, including organizing and dating, while maintain strict compliance to food health and sanitary codes.
• Provide dishwashing duties on non-excursion days.
• Maintain work areas, and customer service areas including arranging for necessary repairs, cleanliness, organization, general maintenance, etc. with understanding that we can’t be good if we don’t “Look Good”.
• Works with kitchen staff to put away food deliveries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum five years’ experience in food service in a cooking position and/or supervisory position preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow written and oral instruction.
• Food safety and handling knowledge: general baking and cooking practices and methods, proper food storage, general food nutrition, practicing food cost controls, food presentation, and safely operate kitchen equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Bending at the waist;
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally;
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information;
• Sight to read a variety of materials;
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food preparation and/or cooking equipment and utensils.
• Ability to correctly lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• The ability to work on a moving train.

Environmental Conditions

• Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours with appropriate mobility and endurance.
• Ability to work flexible time periods as required of a Cook in a diverse environment.
• The ability to work on a moving train.
• The ability to work safely with a variety of kitchen equipment while on a moving train.

Job Dimensions

Performs with substantial degree of independence under general supervision.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Culinary: 2 years (Preferred)