Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Success coach
Fifty percent off restaurant bill
401(k)
Discounted bus passes
Free Meals
Paid Time Off
Training opportunities
Job Description
The Townsend Hotel is a distinguished upscale hotel renowned for its exceptional guest service, luxurious accommodations, and fine dining experiences. Nestled in a prime location, the hotel combines classic elegance with contemporary comforts to create an inviting atmosphere for visitors. The Townsend Hotel emphasizes quality and excellence in all aspects of its operation, including its culinary offerings. Dedicated to fostering a team-oriented environment, the hotel cultivates growth among its employees through continuous training and support, ensuring a memorable experience for guests from arrival to departure.
The position being offered is a vital culinary role within the hotel’s kitchen te... Show More
The position being offered is a vital culinary role within the hotel’s kitchen te... Show More
Job Requirements
- Requires walking and standing for extended periods
- Ability to move fingers and hands quickly and easily
- Effective oral communication with kitchen and hotel staff
- Ability to taste and smell to test food quality
- Ability to reach, bend, stop, shake, stir, and wipe
- Lifting between 20 to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally
- Work primarily indoors with varying kitchen temperatures
- Demonstrated proficiency in various culinary techniques
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work under high pressure and fast-paced conditions
- Self-motivated with good verbal and written communication skills
- Professional attitude towards instructions and constructive criticism
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- High school education or equivalent
- At least four years experience in upscale kitchens
- Supervisory experience is a plus
- Both line and banquet cooking experience
- Preferred culinary training or degree
- Familiarity with kitchen safety standards
- Flexibility for varied shifts including holidays and weekends
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate
- Four or more years of experience in an upscale restaurant kitchen
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Experience in both line cooking and banquet cooking
- Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
- Familiarity with weights and measurements for recipe accuracy
- Solid understanding of OSHA and Health Department standards
- Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays
Job Duties
- Oversee the running of the kitchen in the absence of Sous Chefs and Chefs
- Make informed decisions during the absence of Sous Chefs and Chefs to ensure the best guest experience
- Mentor and coach Cook 2's and Cook 3's to complete their job functions
- Utilize advanced knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
- Identify, utilize, and prepare food products with limited supervision
- Perform opening and closing kitchen duties
- Inspect all food products for quality
- Cover all stations in both outlet and banquet kitchens following standards and SOPs
- Execute soups and sauces with little to no supervision
- Work well under pressure to meet production schedules and guest order timelines
- Maintain traditional knife skills and apply them consistently
- Set up workstations with required mise en place, tools, equipment, and supplies
- Follow all storage procedures for food handling
- Use culinary equipment safely and properly
- Follow recipe cards and prep lists accurately
- Create and execute daily specials with final chef approval
- Maintain kitchen safety, hygiene, and cleanliness to meet health and OSHA standards
- Attend department meetings and company trainings
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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