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BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the preparation of fresh and wholesome meals for a hotel with a 600 hotel guest and 500 day guest capacity, ensuring smooth operation, proper sanitation, and sound management of up to 20 staff members.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assume responsibility for the overall production of hot and cold foods associated with a la carte and buffet dining services which include Main Dining room, West Dining room, East Dining Room, Carriage lounge, and Banquets as assigned.
- Execute menus with complete oversight of kitchen set up, service, and breakdown of stations in regards to hot and cold foods for Mohonk Food and beverage functions.
- Communicate effectively with Front of the house management before, during, and after service.
- Conduct food tastings for development of future menu items and create standard recipes that can be taught to staff.
- Conduct shift briefings and menu training for front of the house staff as needed for new menu implementation
- Oversee and continue development of the chef’s table menus and execution
- Be able to assume Executive Sous Chef duties whenever needed
- Close kitchen following all departmental guidelines as it pertains to food safety, labor management, and kitchen checklists
- Be able to write menus, cost out using standard recipe cards, and ensure staff is trained on all aspects of prep lists assigned
- Work with theme program management to create special food demos and tastings for promotional events.
- Meet with Captains before service to address any special requests or dietary restrictions.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities for a staff up to 20 in accordance with Mohonk Mountain House policies. Interview, hire and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and coach/counsel/discipline employees; address complaints. Monitor schedule daily to minimize overtime.
- Work with the Chef and Executive Sous Chef to ensure all products are ordered for and processed in accordance with Mohonk culinary standards. Work with purchasing to ensure any additional products outside of normal dining operations are ordered and used as required.
- Requisition food materials daily or as needed for the preparation of breakfast, lunch, and dinner services to be filled by the Receiving Department.
- Oversee kitchen and coordinate all hot and cold food preparations for dinner service ensuring food is presented in accordance with company specifications. Delegate prep work load for Garde Manger crew.
- Check all hot and cold foods prepped before service to ensure proper quality and quantities needed are at hand.
- Expedite for the entire service period ensuring each plate is of the highest quality possible.
- Learn, retain, and demonstrate a full knowledge and understanding of all menu offerings.
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Test foods ensure the correctness of the temperature of food.
- Prepare special dietary meals or substitute items.
- Maintain work spaces including stainless steel tables, equipment, dry storage shelves, walk-in refrigerators, upright freezer, and general sanitary condition of garde manger and vegetable prep area in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Provide relief coverage as needed for Exec Sous Chef. Execute on-line production of meal period and ensure all food product is used as effectively as possible. Monitor house counts on a daily and weekly basis for proper menu breakdown. Delegate and participate in food preparation for next day's shift.
- Demonstrate advanced knife handling skills and familiar with kitchen equipment and machines.
- Work on the line under time constraints, extreme temperatures, and high business volume.
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Maintain an awareness of and minimize costs/expenses.
- Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications.
- Operate and regulate temperatures of equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, steamers, kettles, and fryers.
- Meet with Food and Beverage managers to discuss daily services and special functions.
- Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems. Report to the Executive Sous Chef.
- Facilitate/attend shift briefings and actively participate daily.
- Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound, taste and smell for conformance to prescribed standards
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
- Offer consistently professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues. Assist all staff in a professional manner ensuring our guest service is in accordance with company standards. Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, guests, and managers.
- Research industry trends regularly and maintain a current knowledge of common or trending practices in the industry. Maintain a knowledge of local, state, federal health and employment laws.
- Inventory and maintain equipment and supplies, initiate purchases, and safeguard equipment and supplies.
- Work clean and assume responsibility for kitchen organization and orderliness. Clean and scrutinize work stations periodically during work shift ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
- Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards. Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage. Handle hot items with care.
- Maintain food and cooler logs. Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensure food and supply items are stored per standards. Ensure proper rotation of product in all refrigerators to minimize wastage/spoilage.
- Complete safety training and certifications when offered.
- Lift up to 50 pounds from ground level to waist height and carries a distance of up to 100 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 5 miles per day.
- Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 200 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 75 feet.
- See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Identify safety hazards, report, and follow up to see that corrective action is taken. Inform Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets.
- Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
- Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
- Perform basic mathematical functions with recipes such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Prepare administrative reports in a clear, logical manner.
- Demonstrate proficiency with Windows-based operating systems and use software including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
- Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.
- Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.
- Taste sweet, sour, bitter, and salty and demonstrate a sense of smell.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
- Associates degree in Culinary Arts from accredited culinary school or 5-7 years experience in similar operation.
- Certified in food service sanitation practices and prevention of food borne illnesses.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 4/18/24
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preparation and production of baked goods, pastries, breakfast pastries, and all associated pastry items for a resort serving up to 2500 meals per day, in accordance with company standards and local health regulations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Support Bakery and Pastry Operation, and adhere to kitchen standards regarding proper uniform, service standards, food production, safety and sanitation, and morale.
•Maintain work spaces including stainless steel tables, equipment, dry storage shelves, walk-in refrigerators, freezer, and general sanitary condition of bake shop production and storage areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
•Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards including all assigned production.
•Check inventory and maintain par stocks, requisition items as needed and maintain an awareness of costs/expenses.
•Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared prior to distributing to “front of house” staff for delivery to guest.
•Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
•Prepare special dietary meals or substitute items.
•Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
•Organize and detail the work area for AM and PM dessert service
•Test and inspect foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
•Demonstrate basic knife handling skills and familiarity with basic kitchen equipment and machines.
•Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, mixers, proofers, microwaves, steamers, kettles, and fryers.
•Research industry trends regularly and maintain a current knowledge of common or trending practices in the industry.
•Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.
•Learn, retain, and demonstrate a full knowledge and understanding of all dessert menu offerings.
•Assist in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
•Assist in the requisitioning and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
•Perform job safely while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
•Follow all Mohonk Mountain House safety and security policies and procedures.
•Maintain proper rotation of product in all refrigerators (FIFO) to minimize wastage/spoilage.
•Maintain food storage and cooler logs in adherence to food safety standards.
•Sanitize and ensure cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
•Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
•Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 200 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 75 feet.
•Lift up to 50 pounds from ground level to waist level and carries a distance of up to 100 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 5 miles per day.
•Handle hot items with care.
•Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications.
•Identify safety hazards, report, and follow up to see that corrective action is taken and inform supervisor of hazardous situations.
•Complete safety training and certifications when offered.
•Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
•Perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
•Listen well, communicate effectively and establish effective working relationships with other staff, management, vendors and guests that have a variety of educational backgrounds and values.
•Communicate assistance needed during busy periods.
•Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
•See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems.
•Work under time constraints, extreme temperatures, and high business levels.
•Offer consistently professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues.
•Assist all service staff and company workers in a professional manner insuring our guest service is in accordance with company standards.
•Attend shift briefings and actively participate daily.
•Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
•Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.
•Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
•Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.
•Taste sweet, sour, bitter, and salty and demonstrate a sense of smell.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•3 years culinary experience in similar operation.
•Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
•Certification in food service sanitation practices and prevention of food borne illnesses preferred.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. .
- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 4/16/24
Exciting Opportunity in Local Food Manufacturing!
Join our Quality Team and be part of a thriving local food manufacturer. We are currently seeking enthusiastic individuals to fill positions on the second shift. Food manufacturing experience required to be considered.
To qualify, you should possess the following:
- Prior training in Serv Safe and/or HACCP
- Previous QA experience strongly preferred
- At least 1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing or working in a kitchen (experience in baking is a plus)
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
We are specifically looking for candidates who aspire to build a long-term career in Food Quality Assurance. This role offers extensive training and excellent prospects for advancement. If you are a cooking school student or graduate, we strongly encourage you to apply.
This is a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity. It is 2nd shift, 1 pm to 9 pm. We value individuals with a strong work ethic, a proactive approach, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team or work independently. The compensation for this position is $22-$24 per hour.
Take the first step towards this exciting career opportunity by submitting your application today! Our dedicated Staffing Specialist will be in touch with you soon.
Why choose Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions? We are one of the largest and well-known employment agencies in the Hudson Valley. Because of our close relationships with our clients, we are able to provide our candidates access to job opportunities that are not available anywhere else. Locally owned and operated since 1969, we are the experts when it comes to placing candidates in a job environment that is right for them.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Applications are considered on the basis of skills, experience and qualifications without regard to race, age, creed, color, nationality, gender, sexual preference, marital status, military background, disability or any other legally protected status. All employment related decisions, including hiring, advancement, promotion, compensation, training, discipline, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment, are made in accord with this policy.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- $22-$24 Hour
- Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- 4/15/24
It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent salary, benefits and perks.
Job Details Job Location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $18.25 - $20.25 Hourly Job Shift: Eves/Nights Job Category: Health Care DescriptionResponsible to Position Classifications Duty Manager Hourly/Non-exempt Directly Supervises and Evaluates None Is Back Up To: Prep Cook Is Backed Up By: Lead Utility/Wait Staff WOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENT In the performance of their respective duties and responsibilities all employees are expected to conform to the following: Performing quality work with or without direct supervision Interacting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all others Working effectively and in accordance with the Woodland Pond Communication Fundamentals Completing tasks independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations Complying with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all times Position Summary The Dish Washer is responsible for general kitchen sanitation and washing of pots and dishes ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Performs general cleaning and sanitation in accordance with DOH regulations (*CF) Keeps floors dry and free of debris Puts away food according to HACCP guidelines (*CF) Completes all required training and in-services All other duties as assigned GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties Possesses basic food handling skills and food safety knowledge Willing to learn and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays Maintains predictable and reliable attendance, wearing the appropriate uniform as assigned Qualifications High school graduate or HSE preferred Prior experience preferred Basic computer skills required Able to write legibly, takes oral and written instruction well Has demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the elderly or geriatric population Degree of travel Occasional off-site meetings, seminars, and conferences Disruption to Routine Must adapt to frequent schedule changes. Possible overtime. Safety Hazards in Job Moderate physical and emotional stress associated with food service Physical Demands Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Sit X Stand X Walk X Bend/Stoop X Squat X Crawl X Climb X Reach Above Shoulder Level X Kneel X Balance X Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Maximum 10 Lbs. X Maximum 20 Lbs. X Maximum 50 Lbs. X Maximum Over 50 Lbs. X Must Be Able To See X Hear X Speak X Use One Hand X Use Both Hands X Environmental Conditions Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Involves Being Inside X Outside X Exposed to Temperatures of 32ûF and less X 100ûF and more X Wet & Humid Conditions X Noise, Vibration X Fumes, Dust X Hazards, Exposure Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Infectious Wastes X Toxic Chemicals X Needles/Body Fluids X Radiation X Chemotherapeutics X Occasionally = 1% to 33% of the time Frequently = 34% to 66% of the time Continually = 67% to 100% of the time Employers Disclaimer All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will employment relationship ACKNOWLEDGMENT I have read and understand the responsibilities of my position at Woodland Pond as outlined in this job description. Qualifications
- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 4/15/24
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preparation and production of wholesome meals in accordance with company standards and local health regulations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare and service all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus serving up to 2500 meals per day according to hotel recipes and standards.
- Follow recipes, instructions from sous chefs, and work as part of larger team unit focusing on quality and consistency.
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
- Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
- Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
- Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish.
- Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensure food and supply items are stored per standards.
- Monitor food quality while preparing food.
- Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared prior to distributing to “front of house” staff for delivery to guest.
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
- Prepare special dietary meals or substitute items.
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
- Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 200 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 75 feet.
- Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
- Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, steamers, kettles, and fryers.
- Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
- Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
- Lift up to 50 pounds from ground level to and carries a distance of up to 100 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 5 miles per day.
- Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
- Test and inspect foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
- Set-up and break down work station.
- Maintain proper rotation of product in all refrigerators (FIFO) to minimize wastage/spoilage.
- Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
- Sanitize and ensure cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
- Work clean and be responsible for kitchen organization and orderliness.
- Perform job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
- Handle hot items with care.
- See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications.
- Follow all Mohonk Mountain House safety and security policies and procedures.
- Identify safety hazards, report, and follow up to see that corrective action is taken.
- Inform supervisor of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets.
- Maintain food storage and cooler logs in adherence to food safety standards.
- Complete safety training and certifications when offered.
- Adhere strictly to directives and instructions from Sous Chef, Executive Sous, Executive Chef.
- Work under time constraints, extreme temperatures, and high business levels.
- Assist in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
- Assist in the requisitioning and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
- Perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Research industry trends regularly and maintain a current knowledge of common or trending practices in the industry.
- Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.
- Learn, retain, and demonstrate a full knowledge and understanding of all menu items, carriage lounge, and banquet menus as trained.
- Demonstrate basic knife handling skills and familiarity with basic kitchen equipment and machines.
- Offer consistently professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues.
- Listen well, communicate effectively and establish effective working relationships with other staff, management, vendors and guests that have a variety of educational backgrounds and values.
- Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
- Assist all service staff and company workers in a professional manner insuring our guest service is in accordance with company standards.
- Attend shift briefings and actively participate daily.
- Communicate assistance needed during busy periods
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
- Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.
- Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.
- Taste sweet, sour, bitter, and salty and demonstrate a sense of smell.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3 years culinary experience in similar operation.
- Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
- Certification in food service sanitation practices and prevention of food borne illnesses preferred.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Part Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 4/14/24
It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent salary, benefits and perks.
Job Details Job Location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Days/Eves Job Category: Health Care DescriptionSenior Cook Responsible to Position Classifications Duty Manager Hourly/Non-exempt Directly Supervises and Evaluates None Is Back Up To: Chef Manager Is Backed Up By: Cook II WOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENT In the performance of their respective duties and responsibilities all employees are expected to conform to the following: Performing quality work with or without direct supervision Interacting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all others Working effectively and in accordance with the Woodland Pond Communication Fundamentals Completing tasks independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations Complying with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all times Position Summary The Sr. Cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte station. Prepares foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use. Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times. Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, check production, and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment. May clean and sanitize workstations and equipment and must follow all Sodexo, client and regulatory rules and procedures. Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training. Complies with all HACCP policies and procedures. Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner. Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures. Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments. Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated. Produces small to large batch goods using advanced and full range of classical and contemporary cooking, plating and garnishing techniques. Follows complex recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments. May assist with the supervision of kitchen personnel. Selects recipes per menu cycle, prepares bakery items, receives inventory, moves, and lifts foodstuffs and supplies and prepares meals for customers requiring special diets. Serves as a lead cook guiding and assisting in the training of less experienced cooks. Under minimal supervision, independently performs advanced cooking duties in preparing food items to be served to customers. Advanced knife skills required. May have oversight over the production staff and assign tasks. May use production software to enter pre- and post-production data software. May take inventory, and/or enter inventory into the production. All other duties, as assigned. GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties Possesses working knowledge of basic food handling skills and food safety with the ability to apply skills developed as appropriate for the position Able to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment Able to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees Is organized and able to problem solve Willing to learn and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays Maintains predictable and reliable attendance, wearing the appropriate uniform as assigned Requires complete knowledge of kitchen equipment. Substantial working knowledge of food preparation. Qualifications High school graduate or HSE preferred 3-4 years related work experience Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment operation Basic computer skills required Able to write legibly, takes oral and written instruction well Has demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the elderly or geriatric population DEgree of travel Occasional off-site meetings, seminars, and conferences Disruption to Routine Must adapt to frequent schedule changes, possible overtime. Safety Hazards in Job Moderate physical and emotional stress associated with food service. QualificationsQualifications High school graduate or HSE preferred 3-4 years related work experience Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment operation Basic computer skills required Able to write legibly, takes oral and written instruction well Has demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the elderly or geriatric population
- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 4/11/24
This Family owned Deli/Cafe will train you to do it all! From front counter/register, stocking, cleaning & cooking, never a dull moment! Must be 18 years or oler with transportation.
8am- 3pm SAT SUN and / or MON WED THRS
- Full Time
- Immediately
- 2411 salt point turnpike, Clinton Corners, NY 12514
- 4/4/24
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preparation and production of wholesome meals in accordance with company standards and local health regulations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare and service all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus serving up to 2500 meals per day according to hotel recipes and standards.
- Follow recipes, instructions from sous chefs, and work as part of larger team unit focusing on quality and consistency.
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
- Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
- Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
- Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish.
- Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensure food and supply items are stored per standards.
- Monitor food quality while preparing food.
- Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared prior to distributing to “front of house” staff for delivery to guest.
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
- Prepare special dietary meals or substitute items.
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
- Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 200 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 75 feet.
- Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
- Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, steamers, kettles, and fryers.
- Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
- Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
- Lift up to 50 pounds from ground level to and carries a distance of up to 100 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 5 miles per day.
- Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
- Test and inspect foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
- Set-up and break down work station.
- Maintain proper rotation of product in all refrigerators (FIFO) to minimize wastage/spoilage.
- Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
- Sanitize and ensure cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
- Work clean and be responsible for kitchen organization and orderliness.
- Perform job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
- Handle hot items with care.
- See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications.
- Follow all Mohonk Mountain House safety and security policies and procedures.
- Identify safety hazards, report, and follow up to see that corrective action is taken.
- Inform supervisor of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets.
- Maintain food storage and cooler logs in adherence to food safety standards.
- Complete safety training and certifications when offered.
- Adhere strictly to directives and instructions from Sous Chef, Executive Sous, Executive Chef.
- Work under time constraints, extreme temperatures, and high business levels.
- Assist in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
- Assist in the requisitioning and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
- Perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Research industry trends regularly and maintain a current knowledge of common or trending practices in the industry.
- Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.
- Learn, retain, and demonstrate a full knowledge and understanding of all menu items, carriage lounge, and banquet menus as trained.
- Demonstrate basic knife handling skills and familiarity with basic kitchen equipment and machines.
- Offer consistently professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues.
- Listen well, communicate effectively and establish effective working relationships with other staff, management, vendors and guests that have a variety of educational backgrounds and values.
- Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
- Assist all service staff and company workers in a professional manner insuring our guest service is in accordance with company standards.
- Attend shift briefings and actively participate daily.
- Communicate assistance needed during busy periods
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
- Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.
- Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.
- Taste sweet, sour, bitter, and salty and demonstrate a sense of smell.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3 years culinary experience in similar operation.
- Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
- Certification in food service sanitation practices and prevention of food borne illnesses preferred.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 4/4/24