Homestead Resort Cook 1 - Midway, United States - Lodging Dynamics

    Lodging Dynamics
    Lodging Dynamics Midway, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description

    The overall objective and purpose of the Cook 1 position is to assist the Executive Chef with the preparation, flavoring, and cooking process for daily specials and menu creations. The associate is responsible for overseeing the supervision of all kitchen staff ensuring food quality and standards are met. They are to provide inspiring and strategic leadership while directing the activities of the outlets in support of the mission, core values, standards, and goals established by the company.

    CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

    •Meets or exceeds industry standards for the preparation, serving, and storing of food.

    •Prepares meals according to recipe in a regular and consistent manner.

    •Assigns duties to all kitchen staff as needed.

    •Accurately completes daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning lists.

    •Assists with scheduling and training of kitchen associates.

    •Records production and waste on a regular and consistent basis.

    •Assists the Executive Chef with menu creation and daily specials.

    •Implements departmental safety rules and regulations, including the property handling of all relevant equipment and machinery.

    •Ensures all recipes are followed exactly and consistently.

    •Monitors inventory on a daily basis to ensure proper levels and quality

    •Assist the Executive Chef with developing and coaching staff.

    •Maintains kitchen cleanliness and organization by following safety standards.

    •Assist the Executive Chef in tracking food costs and completing monthly inventory.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    •Execution of plans - Utilizes our systems, tools, and resources to accomplish results and achieve goals

    •Ability to implement and uphold service standards

    •Effectively motivate associates and maintain a cohesive team

    •Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments

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

    •Ability to maintain and build relationships with existing and potential clients as well as industry contacts

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    •Culinary degree or related training equivalent in the Hospitality/Restaurant Industry - required

    •3 years of relevant work experience in similar scope and title - required

    •Food Safety Manager certification - preferred or attained within 30 days

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    •Supervisory and leadership responsibilities include achieving results through providing direction and accountability within the culture and policies established by Slate Canyon Hospitality.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    •Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, without the use of a private office.

    •Must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration.

    •Must be able to work safely in a kitchen environment with high temperatures and humidity

    •Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    •The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.

    •While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to move 10lbs on a daily basis.

    •Push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs on a weekly basis.

    Licenses & Certifications

    • Food Safety
    About Homestead

    Dating back to 1886, the Homestead Resort & Golf Club is a historical and unique hotel with years of history in the making. The resort includes a golf course, 127 guest rooms and suites, and a crater that is 65 feet deep and naturally filled with mineral water that continuously flows at 96 degrees year round. This crater has become a very well known attraction around the world and is a top spot for taking a mineral water soak, doing paddle board yoga or scuba dive certification. The entire resort is undergoing a rebranding and renovation of all guest rooms, food outlets, golf course, landscape, pools, spa and much more, and the excitement is palpable. Working with our team allows for great experience today in an everchanging environment with the rebranding and renovation, and will be followed by a consistently beautiful resort with all new amenities that will be one of the top resorts for a guest to visit. We are building an incredible team to be a part of this project, and offer positions in all areas from the golf course, banquets, room operations and food & beverage to accounting, human resources, sales and events management.. We can't wait to meet you