Seasonal Line Cook

Portland, ME, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $21.00 - $26.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Discounted stays

Food and beverage discounts

Seasonal year-end bonus

flexible scheduling

supportive work environment

Job Description

Shade at Higgins Beach Inn, located in Scarborough, Maine, is the premier oceanside destination known for its elevated culinary experience and warm hospitality. Part of the Migis Hotel Group, this establishment is celebrated for combining a serene beachside atmosphere with a dedication to high-quality dining and exceptional guest service. As a seasonal restaurant, Shade offers a unique experience emphasizing small batch cooking with premium ingredients, crafting dishes from scratch to delight guests with every meal. The inn itself is well regarded not only for its accommodations but also for its commitment to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where... Show More

Job Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States of America
Previous experience as a line cook preferred
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and written
Ability to understand verbal directions, written menus, recipes, labels on foods and chemicals, and safety signage
Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations
Frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, lifting, manual dexterity and repetitive motions
Occasional stair climbing
Ability to work in extreme temperatures indoors and outdoors
Schedule varies according to operational needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Frequent hand-washing
Must be able to manually handle/lift product up to 60 pounds
Must have bilateral fine manipulation of both hands
Must be vertically mobile working in limited space
Hazards include cuts, burns, exposure to raw meat, poultry, seafood, produce, slips, and tripping

Job Qualifications

Previous experience as a line cook in a similar property, culinary school or completion of apprenticeship program preferred
Proven experience in higher volume and/or fine dining kitchens
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and written, with guests and employees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy
Ability to understand verbal directions, as well as written menus, recipes, labels on foods and chemicals, and other workplace safety signage
Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques
Some supervisory skills

Job Duties

Ensure that all mise en place is prepared for respective stations as well as proper forecasting of prep needs for assigned station
Preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards, following established food production programs and procedures
Prepare food products and execute dishes meeting the standards of the Hotel Management and our guests, ensuring that food production is coordinated with meal hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved
Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment including, but not limited to, ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, steamers, mixers and chef's knives
Handle and communicate special orders and guest complaints in a professional manner
Maintain food safety, work station and personal cleanliness and sanitations standards as required by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, OSHA, and MEMIC, as well as general maintenance and upkeep of kitchen equipment
Know who to notify in case of broken equipment or unsafe/unsanitary conditions

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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