Job description

The Property:

The Grand Adirondack Hotel looks to its storied past through a modern lens be a vibrant hub in the heart of Lake Placid for travelers and locals alike. It is designed for those with an appreciation for new adventures and the laid-back luxury of the Grand Adirondack hotels of the past.

Whether you are seeking to work at a place that inspires you, allows you to grow with new opportunities, work beside teammates who feel like family, or take advantage of everything the Adirondacks have to offer on your down time, the Grand Adirondack Hotel helps you live life to its fullest, no matter how you define it. We’re looking for team members committed to providing authentic, down-to-earth service at its finest.

Position Summary:

This position prepares food in our kitchen, to include the receiving, storage, preparation, and service of high-quality food. The Breakfast Cook works to ensure that our food is delivered in a timely manner and is the best it can be.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.

2. Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.

3. Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.

4. Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.

5. Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.

6. Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.

7. Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.

8. Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.

9. Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.

10. Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.

11. Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.

12. Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.

13. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

Positions Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

· Guest service oriented.

· Detail oriented.

· Possess knowledge of food production and service.

· Previous experience strongly preferred.

Minimum Knowledge:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Must speak, read and write proficient English

Formal Education and Job Related Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent and/or one – two years related experience and/or training

License, Registration, and/or Certification required: N/A

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External and Internal Personal Contact

Communications: Daily- Verbal and Written

Monthly- Participating in Meetings

Teamwork and Collaboration: This job is part of a formal work team within the department.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Stress Load: Regular exposure to stresses.

Workload Fluctuation: The workload required to perform this job requires ability to adapt to change.

Manual Skills: Must be able to operate kitchen machinery.

Physical Effort: While performing the physical demands of this position, associates are expected to observe and adhere to safety and security procedures, promoting a safe work environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lake Placid, NY 12946: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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