Line Cook for Luxury Wellness Resort

Tiempo Completo

Description

We seek a passionate Line Cook to join our rising team. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, enjoys interacting with others, and leads from our shared values. Our Line Cook prepares and portions meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other temperature-sensitive meals with integrity before cooking. In addition, they will also create the final plating and garnishing of cooked items for all menu items.

Full-Time/Weekends/Holidays

Morning and Evening shifts are available.

General Responsibilities:

• Inspect and clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked correctly by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Understands and complies consistently with the restaurant's standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for the quality of products served.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures.
• Work with the executive chef and sous chef on daily dinner unique creations.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and serve food to servers or guests.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service or sandwiches.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Perform kitchen closing duties following the checklist for kitchen stations and assisting others as needed.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees in meeting guests' needs and supporting the restaurant's operation.
• Fill in for fellow employees as needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

ABOUT LAKE AUSTIN SPA RESORT

Nestled along the shores of scenic Lake Austin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Lake Austin Spa Resort offers guests the sanctuary of an award-winning spa and the warmth of a best friend's lake house.

Lake Austin Spa Resort offers all-inclusive vacation packages, which include accommodations in one of 40 charming lakeside guest rooms across 12 landscaped grounds, three gourmet meals daily, indoor and outdoor fitness activities and classes, and a selection of more than 100 spa and body treatments in the 25,000-square foot spa.

What makes Lake Austin Spa Resort an incredible, rewarding place to work? It's the talented team, community, tranquil surroundings, and, most importantly, the ability to care for and provide exceptional service to our guests.

What We Believe

• Shared accountability
• Humility and kindness
• Creative problem solving
• Collaboration & community
• Do well and do good

Benefits

• Scenic Views
• Wellness Classes
• Growth Opportunities
• Community Atmosphere
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Recognition
• Complimentary Classes
• Health, Dental, Vision & 401k

Lake Austin Spa Resort is an EOE/M/F/D/V and eVerify Employer.

Qualifications

At least 1 year in related role

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well (Preferred)
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group (Preferred)
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject (Preferred)
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause (Preferred)
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking (Preferred)

Motivations

• Preferred

  Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

• Preferred

  Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

• Preferred

  Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

• Preferred

  Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Preferred

  Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

• Preferred

  Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Licenses and Certifications

• Preferred

  Food Handling

• Preferred

  Alcohol Beverage Control

Experience

• Required

  1 years:

  At least 1 year in related role

Equal Opportunity Employer

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