MANSION - COOK I

About the role

This role will be a creative and proven service leader pushing the envelope in food and beverage operations through understanding current trends in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food cooked to order, according to approved standard recipes.
• Plates food for service, according to established plating/presentation criteria.
• Ensures that all food served is of the highest quality and that it is served to the guest in a timely manner.
• Work a flexible schedule, to include weekends and holidays, if required.
• Arrive to work on time, consistently.
• Attend all required training, safety courses; attend office and departmental meetings.
• Report any safety hazards, follow up that hazard has been corrected, and assist with providing a safe work environment.
• Sets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipment.
• Receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure that only fresh, high quality ingredients are used.
• Prepares and stores raw food products prior to final cooking.
• Follows standardized recipes in the preparation and cooking of menu items.
• Adheres to established portion control guidelines, minimizes waste.
• Plates cooked foods according to established plating/presentation guidelines.
• Maintains refrigeration and holding temperatures, cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, wash hands frequently.
• Uses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Notifies supervisor of any equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately.
• Provides steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans, etc.
• Cleans and breaks down work area, returns all unused ingredients to proper storage at end of shift.
• Ensures that all closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off and kitchen is secure at end of shift.
• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times.
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance.
• Provide an atmosphere of politeness, friendliness and helpfulness to guests, management and co-workers.
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with Epping standards.
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area.
• Responsible for knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets and proper labeling issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language at a level sufficient to communicate effectively with staff.
• Two+ years cooking experience in upscale, luxury hotel or freestanding restaurant, post secondary culinary training/certification as “Cook” from a recognized culinary training school and two year hands-on experience.

Skills

Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards and kitchen equipment and its use.

Benefits

• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life Insurance
• 401(k)

Pay

Top pay

Schedule

Flexible scheduling

Company Provided

• Company provided uniforms
• Company provided training & certifications
• Company provided dry cleaning benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.