1st Line Cook (1st Commis)
- Closing Date: Oct 24, 2024
- Rate of Pay: Hourly
- Positions Available: 1
- Type: Full Time
- Duration: Permanent
- Department: Culinary
- Avg. Hours/Week: 40
- Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Shift
- Education: College
Reports to: Executive Chef
Work Location: Brookstreet Hotel and the Marshes Golf Club
Supervise 2nd Commis, 3rd Commis and Stewards
Duties Include (but are not limited to):
Review the daily production sheets with the Chef de Partie/Sous Chef and prepare the necessary food items following standards in a timely and efficient fashion to ensure no interruption to guest service.
Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met
Keeps work station clean and organized, including fridge's/freezers, countertops, and stove tops
Prepares banquet menus ensuring they meet standards of quality, quantity, taste and presentation.
Ensures that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard
Keeps overproduction and food waste to a minimum, ensuring proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food to reduce food cost expense.
Will operate all kitchen equipment and conduct themselves with safety in mind at all times
Ensures that all food products are handled, stored, prepared, and served safely following hotel and government Food Safety guidelines
Report any deficiencies in kitchen equipment functionality and quality of food products to Chef de Partie/ Sous Chef on time
Complete other job-related duties as assigned by your supervisor
Qualifications:
A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in a similar role.
Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to work flexible shifts.
Valid Food Handlers certification
Valid Smart Serve Certification
Ability to work with and supervise other kitchen employees
Strong organization and leadership skills
Understanding of and ability to prepare foods using various cooking methods, including roasting, sautéing, grilling, frying, poaching, and steaming, is required.
Advanced knife skills are required, including the ability to clean, cut, core, peel, and portion fruits and vegetables, has the skill to butcher, trim, and portion proteins.
Perks & Benefits
- Retirement savings plans
- Life insurance coverage
- Vision care insurance coverage
- Short term disability insurance
- Free uniforms or uniform cleaning
- Gym memberships or discounts
- Wellness programs
- Stipend to help cover the entry costs for races, events and competitions
- Employee wellness discounts
- Employee referral bonus
- Awards or gift certificates
- Theme days such as Halloween costume days and holiday cookie exchange days
- Birthday card or note from executive
- Service recognition program
- Free parking (car or bicycle)
- Subsidized drinks such as pop, coffee, tea, juice, and espresso
- Free coffee
- Event tickets