Cook I: Monument Bower Lodge

Position Description:

The Resort Restaurant Cook I is responsible for assisting with the preparation and cooking of all food in our restaurant. The Resort Restaurant Cook I is expected to perform the following duties at a high standard with a basic skill set: accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook and present a variety of hot and/or cold food products, along with various snack options and grab-and-go items. The Bower Lodge Restaurant Cook I will be expected to execute the following meals at a high standard after training: Dinner, apre skis, bar food menus, and special and catered event menus. The Bower Lodge Restaurant Cook I is expected to take direction from Cook III and Lead Sous Chef and Head Chef.

Performance Expectations:

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Basic knowledge of the POS system
• Plan and execute daily operations under the direction of the Lead Sous Chef and/or Head Chef, and management team
• Able to operate kitchen equipment or willingness to learn to operate.
• Must have basic knife skills and a basic understanding of the different types of cuts,
• portions, and preparation standards
• Must be willing to train under a restaurant station, starting out at the salad station, prep station, and dishwashing.
• Must be open to learning and progressing up the restaurant stations over the season.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist
• Have good knowledge of cooking temperatures, making soups & sauces, preparing entrees, vegetable preparation, apre skis menus, a la carte menus
• Replenishes service lines as needed and restocks and prepares the workstation for the next shift
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, workstations, tables, tools, knives and other equipment.
• Required to help other stations when needed (pasta, pizza, sauté) and learn each station
• Basic understanding of flow of stations and prep and good time management
• Assists other Team Members in the kitchen when needed or perform any other tasks assigned by the management team.
• Maintains awareness of all safety, state and federal sanitation and security procedures relevant to the department and property
• Accurately completes the daily, weekly and monthly cleaning lists
• Records production and waste on a regular and consistent basis
• Assists with training of kitchen personnel
• Maintain a positive work environment
• Takes an interest and initiative in the development of the culinary team
• Assist in emergency and security procedures as directed by management
• Ability to work in a fast paced and always changing environment
• Exceed required standards/goals to achieve superior guest service
• Additional duties as directed by the kitchen management team
• Team Player!

Requirements:

• Must have 0-1 years’ experience in a full-service restaurant kitchen or other culinary experience to be considered
• Food Handlers Permit required
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays
• Flexible schedule required
• Basic knife skills
• Ability to read and follow recipes
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, and other departments with professionalism and respect
• Must comply with any dress code requirements
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amount of weight (up to 40 lbs+)
• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 8+hrs)
• Ability to continually bend, kneel, and reach
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor

Perks:

• Bower Lodge discounts

Agreement: I have read and understand the Job Description, Job Duties, Job Requirements, Work Environment and Qualifications and Job Performance Expectations listed above. By applying for this role, I agree that I am able to comply with the items laid out in this document and perform the obligations of this position as defined above. I further understand that this is a partial listing and requirements, duties, qualifications, benefits and performance expectations may change at anytime, with or without notice.