What you have  

• High School Diploma or GED required. Culinary training or coursework is preferred but not required. 

• Minimum 2 year experience working in a professional kitchen, preferably in a hotel or fine dining restaurant. 

• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety, and sanitation standards. 

• Ability to follow instructions, recipes, and safety guidelines. 

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a calm demeanor 

What you’ll do  

• Accurately prepare ingredients for service, including washing, chopping, slicing, and measuring. Assist with the preparation of basic menu items according to recipes, ensuring portion control and consistency. 

• Cooking: Support Line Cooks 1 and 2 with cooking tasks, including grilling, sautéing, frying, and baking, as directed by the Sous Chef or Executive Chef. 

• Assist in assembling and plating dishes to ensure they meet the restaurant's presentation standards. 

• Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift, following health and safety standards. Participate in daily and weekly cleaning routines, including equipment and storage areas. 

• Monitor stock levels and communicate needs for ingredients or supplies. Ensure proper storage and labeling of ingredients and leftover food items. 

• Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations, effectively communicating any challenges or changes during service. 

• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines as required by the local health department, OSHA, and the hotel's standards. 

• Maintain a sense of ownership of the hotel/restaurant 

• Follow SafeServe sanitary compliance throughout every area working in the kitchen 

• Must be able to stand for periods of time. 

• Must have reliable transportation. 

• Must have open schedule availability including nights, weekends, and holidays. 

Physical Demand  

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time  

• Ability to bend  

• Ability to lift and pull 50 lbs.  

• Ability to communicate clearly  

• Corrected vision to normal range 

• Ability to drive/transport self and others  

• Ability to travel on occasion for meetings  

• Ability to work long hours as needed  

Mental Demands  

• Make sound judgments quickly  

• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress toward deadlines  

• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others  

• Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community  

• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality  

• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations  

• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary