COOK | JOB DESCRIPTION |
DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage / Culinary
REPORTS TO: Executive Chef / Sous Chef/ F&B Director
STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY |
TheCookIIis responsible forpreparing and cooking menu items with minimal supervision whilemaintaininghigh standardsof food quality consistency and sanitation. This position supports daily kitchen operations by working assigned stations following standardized recipes andassistingwith prep and service for restaurant banquet and catering CookIIdemonstratesstrong foundational culinary skills and contributes to an efficient organized kitchen environment. This is a season position starting mid May and ending mid September.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS |
Education & Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of kitchen or line cook experience in a hotel restaurant or hospitality environmentrequired
Culinary school training or equivalent hands-on experience preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required
Working knowledge of cooking methods knife skills and kitchen equipment
Food safety certificationrequiredor must be obtained within requiredtimeframe(ServSafeor equivalent)
Physical requirements:
Flexible schedule including early mornings evenings weekends and holidays
Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of forcefrequently
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
Ability to bend reach stoop and perform repetitive motions throughout shift
Ability to work in hot cold and fast-paced kitchen environments
General Requirements
Maintain a professional organized and team-oriented demeanor
Communicate effectively with chefs kitchen staff and leadership
Ability to follow recipes prep lists and production schedules accurately
Demonstrate attention to detail consistency and time management
Attend all required hotel meetings and training sessions
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with hotel scheduling requirements
Maintainhigh standardsof personal hygiene grooming and uniform standards
Comply withall food safety sanitation and safety regulations
Maintain confidentiality of hotel and operational information
Perform other duties as assigned by management
DUTIES & FUNCTIONS |
Fundamental Requirements:
Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines
Operate assigned cooking stations independently during service periods
Assistwith food preparation for banquets catering andspecial events
Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations equipment and storage areas
Ensure proper labeling dating and storage of food products
Monitor food quality freshness andportioncontrol
Assistwith inventory control stocking and proper rotation of food items
Follow proper knife handling equipmentuse and safety procedures
Support and mentor Cook I staff as needed
Assistwith opening and closing kitchen duties including cleaning and sanitation tasks
Work Schedule & Availability
Hospitality is a 24-hour operation. Associates maybe requiredtoworkvarying schedules including early mornings evenings overnight shifts weekends and holidays based on operational needs and hotel occupancy levels. Schedules staffing levels and assigned duties may fluctuate to meet business demandsspecial events and guest service requirements.
In accordance with New Jersey State Legislature (New Jersey Legislature Bill S2310 Sca (1R)) which requires private employers with ten (10) or more employees to include a range of pay for all advertised jobs promotion or transfer opportunities. This position pays $16 - $25 dependent on experience.
Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
Required Experience:
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