Physical Demands: Requires walking and standing to a significant degree. Requires ability to move fingers and hands easily and quickly. Requires oral communication with kitchen staff/hotel staff. Requires ability to taste and smell (testing cooked food). Requires reaching, bending, stopping, shaking, stirring and wiping. Requires lifting between 20 to 50 pounds frequently, infrequent lifting up to 100 pounds.
Environmental Conditions: This job is primarily indoors with protection from weather conditions but may experience varying kitchen temperatures.
Essential Skills: The ability to learn and improve performance, must display solid level of proficiency in various culinary techniques. Strong organizational skills and attention to Detail. Display a professional sense of urgency. Ability to work in a fast paced high pressure work environment; Self-Motivated, Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills, Positivity. Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive criticism in a professional manner. Ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
Educational/Vocational Preparation: High school graduate, 4+ years experience in an upscale restaurant kitchen. Previous supervisory experience a plus. Both Line cook and banquet cook experience required. Culinary degree or formal training preferred. Familiarity with weights and measurements in order to follow and multiply standard recipes. Solid understanding of OHSA and Health Department standards. Ability to work flexible shifts, including holidays and weekends.
Hazards: May include, but may not be limited to, cuts from broken glass or kitchen equipment, burns, slipping or tripping.
This Job Description is intended to provide a general overview of the tasks, duties and responsibilities with the position identified below. Although an individual employed in this position is expected to perform all of the functions referenced below, differences may exist depending on the specific location where an individual may be working
