Cook Lead
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About our property:
Moments away from the rest of the world, but a world away from it all, Stonewall Resort is a truly unique lakeside destination for vacations, meetings, weddings, reunions, and romantic getaways. Our rustic yet elegant Adirondack-style lodge and spectacular cottage collection is perched alongside quiet lake waters and the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, while surrounded by 1,900 picture-perfect, “Close to Nature” park acres.What you will have an opportunity to do:
We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team as a Lead Cook. This individual must have extensive experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen and be a college graduate in the culinary arts. This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands-on leader in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of work with creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally.
The Lead Cook will assist with planning and execution of the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable competitive quality products.
If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills, the skills of your team and grow a career, then we want you!
A Cook Lead is responsible for preparing hot and cold foods, ordering all product, scheduling of staff and overseeing all prep. Additional duties include developing less skilled positions and fulfilling a leadership role.
What are we looking for?
Meet with the front of house supervisors daily to review staffing, food requirements and special events. Produce accurate quantities of food, following the recipes and philosophies of Stonewall Resort. Use products to their full potential, minimizing waste and using proper food rotation principles. Oversee all production pertaining to shift on duty. Communicates effectively with peers and supervisors. Flexibility in dealing with business levels and front of house. Handle special requests and complaints. Coordinate special events with Conference Services and Front of House Management. Comply with all sanitation standards and health department regulations as outlined in the training manual. Must be trained and able to follow the policies and procedures of Local health code regulations and Benchmarks Internal Sanitation Audit. Must have knowledge of proper use and follow correct procedure for chemical usage in the kitchen. Assist in the training of new employees utilizing the 90 day training checklist. Must be at station in uniform ready to work at the time shift starts. Must comply with grooming standards as outlined in the Employee Handbook and training manual for kitchen employees, hair must be restrained and there is no jewelry allowed. Must wear proper uniform as provided by Stonewall Resort at all times. Must wear black, non-skid type shoes provided by you. Must leave work area clean and sanitized at end of each shift. Carry out the policies and procedures of Stonewall Resort and Benchmark Hospitality International while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and teamwork atmosphere as per standards of service. Perform personnel-related functions such as coaching, counseling, and discipline. Prepare documentation as outlined in the employee handbook. Follow safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Provide assistance in other job classification as determined necessary by immediate superior.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Must be skilled in the preparation of vegetables, meats and fish. Must have knowledge of buffet preparations; line cooking, soups and sauces. Position requires ability to perform basic supervisory skills and must comply with qualifications and essential functions for Lead Cook position.
TOOLS, MACHINES, AND/OR EQUIPMENT USED
Environment includes drastic temperature changes from 0 degrees to 110 degrees. Must be able to work with and around potentially dangerous equipment such as deep fryers, ovens, steamers, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc. Additional equipment includes dishwashers, knives, proof boxes, refrigerators, freezers, grills, smokers, and broilers. Must be able to work under fluorescent lighting.
Compensation:
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Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.