Station Chef

Company: Bluebird Hunter Lodge
Location: Hunter
Posted on: October 27, 2024

Job Description:

Our busy restaurant is looking for a detail-oriented individual with exceptional time management abilities who is passionate about providing our clients with an exceptional dining experience. As our next line cook, you will be responsible for ensuring that every dish is cooked and presented following appropriate recipes, presentation standards, and with accuracy for the guest order. We need an experienced cook who is comfortable with a variety of cooking techniques such as poaching, braising, roasting, charbroiling, saut-- -ing, grilling, frying, and baking. Our ideal applicant is a team player who can successfully communicate with other kitchen staff to keep our restaurant running efficiently. If you have a friendly and energetic attitude with a passion for food, please apply today!Compensation:$23 - $26 hourlyResponsibilities:

• Demonstrate professional and pleasant demeanor when interacting with visitors, vendors, and associates
  
• Assemble a system of food stations and fill them with everything they need for the shift
  
• Grill, broil or saute menu items according to standard recipes and presentation specifications
  
• Guarantee that quality food is supplied, by adhering to specified storage and waste control requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products
  
• Clean and sanitize all workstations, including counters, utensils, cooking equipment, and the refrigerator, in accordance with health and safety regulations
  
  
  • Ensure that all mise en place is prepared for respective stations as well as proper forecasting of prep needs for assigned stations
  • Prepare food products and execute dishes meeting the standards of the Hotel Management, ensuring that food production is coordinated with meal hours so that the quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved
  • Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment including, but not limited to, ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, steamers, mixers, and chef's knives
  • Perform duties to include setup and breakdown of the station, and cleanliness of the work area including all surfaces, equipment, floor, and dish room functions as necessaryQualifications:
    • Must be able to meet all safety and sanitation requirements of kitchen equipment and food storage
      
    • Previous experience working in food service is preferred
      
    • Candidates must have completed high school or received similar certification such as a GED
      
    • Candidates must be hardworking, detail-oriented, and have a strong work ethic
      
    • Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers
      
      
      • Must be eligible to work in the United States of America
      • Previous experience as a line cook in a similar property, culinary school, or completion of apprenticeship program preferred, or proven experience in higher volume and/or fine dining kitchens
      • Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, with guests and employees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy
      • Ability to understand verbal directions, as well as written menus, recipes, labels on foods and chemicals, and other workplace safety signage
      • Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periodsAbout CompanyA seventies-inspired ski lodge with year-round appeal, The Hunter takes cues from classic American materials like textured wood and stone, infused with cozy, rustic decor, large windows, and plenty of spots to gather around the fire--and a downstairs game room designed for making memories you'll come back to recreate over and over again. Double queen and king rooms are your havens for an intimate weekend getaway--or invite a group and book one of our loft suites. Need even more space? Book one of our adjoining two-bedroom chalets or loft suites, which include a private deck, full kitchen, and living room. No matter who you're escaping with, we offer flexible room options for the whole crew.Compensation details: 23-26 Hourly WagePI29c26bb4f6fd-31181-35790868

Keywords: Bluebird Hunter Lodge, Westfield , Station Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Hunter, Massachusetts