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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 multiple Weddings, Banquets. Act as relief PM Sous Chef as scheduled.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Assume responsibility for the overall production of hot foods associated with banquets, weddings, and receptions. Conduct tastings.
•Execute menus with complete oversight of kitchen set up, plate up, and delivery of hot foods related to banquet event according to Banquet Event Orders.
•Communicate effectively with Wedding Coordinators throughout the planning and execution of events.
•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 the banquet event. 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 food preparations for lunch and dinner banquets, ensuring food is presented in accordance with company specifications. Delegate banquet prep work load for Garde Manger crew.
•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 for PM 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 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.
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- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 11/27/25
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.
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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
- 11/23/25
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Dining Room Food Runner is responsible for the timely delivery of food from the Kitchen to the Dining Rooms, and delivered to the correct guest using the official seat numbering system and observing proper serving etiquette. The Food Runner is also responsible for general set up and breakdown of some work areas.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Deliver prepared dishes from the kitchen to an assigned table using a tray. Carry a tray jack simultaneously.
•Ensure accuracy of the order in terms of both quality and quantity prior to delivery.
•Serve food and beverages in proper manner in accordance with Mohonk Mountain House standards and in proper order, serving women and children first at the table.
•Learn which condiments go with which menu items.
•Offer pepper for the guest when appropriate.
•Prepare marking trays for the various dining rooms.
•Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; present a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintain a positive, professional image to our customers.
•Speak, read, and write in English and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
•Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.
•Inspect work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness.
•Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders, and stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
•Lift up to 50 lbs from ground level to waist height, and from waist height to shoulder height, and carry up to 100 feet without assistance. Walk up to 7 miles per shift.
•Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 200 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 75 yards.
• See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•Wear Mohonk Mountain House approved safety shoes, and proper safety equipment when performing tasks that recommend such equipment.
•Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.
•Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
•Answer guest questions with accurate information and demonstrate a friendly and helpful personality by smiling, eye contact, initiating conversation and engaging with others.
•Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays and during peak periods of business.
•Perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
•Operate vehicles safely while driving and/or parking in compliance with Mohonk Mountain House Traffic Rules and Regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•At least 18 years of age
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
- 11/21/25
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.
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- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 11/16/25
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 Salary Range: $19.35 - $21.35 Hourly Job Category: Health Care DescriptionPosition Summary The Dietary Aide creates an enjoyable casual dining experience for residents, staff and visitors and their guests in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Ensures residents have an enjoyable dining experience by providing quality customer service Ensures that all residents receive the proper meals, paying attention to dietary needs of the resident, i.e. prescribed diets, thickened liquids, and specific allergies (*CF) Is responsible for making sure that the food served in the dining room maintains the proper temperature based on the established food temperature guidelines (*CF) Is responsible for making sure all refrigerators, freezers and dishwashers are running at the proper temperatures. Follows the proper corrective action plan if one of these pieces of equipment is out of temp at any time (*CF) Ensures that the kitchenettes on the respective units are stocked with the proper amount of snacks and drinks for residents who might need them outside of regular meal times. Properly labels and dates every item stocked in the kitchenette based on the Department of Health guidelines for holding food (*CF) Ensures that all items left in any kitchen refrigerator or freezer is labeled and dated based on Department of Health guidelines for holding food (*CF) Completes all tasks assigned, according to their designated section. Including, but not limited to taking care of orders for other tables as well as assigned side work (*CF) Ensuring that proper hygiene is followed while serving, to include wearing gloves and washing hands when needed Makes sure the dining room and their section is free of potential hazards to residents, including all walkers and other ambulatory devices (*CF) Follows all emergency procedures and proper evacuation of the dining room 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 while working in a team environment 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 server training and 600 hours of food service 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 QualificationsGENERAL 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 while working in a team environment 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 server training and 600 hours of food service 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
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 11/13/25
POSITION: Senior Pastry Cook
DEPARTMENT: Kitchen
DATE: February 2024
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee the 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:
- Supervise Bakery and Pastry Employees and ensure all staff are adhering to kitchen standards regarding proper uniform, service standards, food production, safety and sanitation, and morale.
- Ensure that all pastry recipes are accurately prepared, documented, standardized, and followed by the pastry team to maintain consistency across all menu items.
- Requisition food materials daily or as needed for the preparation of breakfast, lunch, and dinner services to be filled by the Receiving Department.
- Develop menus, prep lists, requisitions, photograph, costing, and new menu packets with assistance of Pastry Chef and Bakery Sous Chef.
- 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.
- Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
- Conduct regular inspections of pastry items to ensure they meet established standards for taste, appearance, and texture.
- Work with Pastry Chef, Bakery Sous Chef, and Restaurant Chefs on pastry menu design.
- Maintain open lines of communication with other kitchen staff, including chefs, servers, and management, to ensure smooth coordination of operations.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as the culinary team and front-of-house staff, to coordinate menu offerings, address customer feedback, and resolve any issues that arise during service.
- Use units of measure encountered in the kitchen, and to scale units of measure up or down to accommodate various house counts.
- Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, mixers, proofers, microwaves, steamers, kettles, and fryers.
- Implement and execute dessert production on a timely basis.
- Check inventory and maintain par stocks, requisitioning items as needed and maintain awareness of costs/expenses.
- Carry out staff supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Mohonk policies and applicable laws including training employees, assigning duties, appraising performance, addressing complaints, rewarding and providing discipline, and resolving problems for the AM and PM shifts.
- Monitor schedule daily to minimize overtime.
- Maintain food and cooler logs.
- Enforce strict adherence to sanitation and food safety standards in the pastry department, including proper food handling, storage, and cleanliness of equipment and workspaces.
- Maintain an awareness of accurate House counts on a daily and weekly basis for menu breakdown.
- Work hands on with other pastry team members to help them develop their skills.
- Demonstrate flexibility in accommodating guest needs, no matter what the situation, with politeness and good manners.
- Prepare special dietary meals or substitute items.
- See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Work safely in an environment with undetermined hazard including bulky equipment, hot equipment, wet or greasy floors, etc.
- Identify safety hazards, report, and follow up to see that corrective action is taken.
- Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner including simple instructions, short correspondence, memos and recipes, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
- 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 waist level and carry 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.
- Work additional hours beyond regularly scheduled work day (evenings and weekends) as necessary.
- Work in an environment which is regularly fast-paced and noisy, with temperatures ranging from the cold of a walk-in freezer to the high heat surrounding ovens and stoves.
- Applies common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
- Demonstrate proficiency with Windows-based operating systems and use software including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
- Research industry trends regularly and maintain a current knowledge of common or trending practices in the industry.
- Complete safety training and certifications when offered.
- Attend shift briefings and actively participate daily.
- 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. Practice clean and neat personal hygiene according to Kitchen standards.
- 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.
- Develop palate to taste sweet, sour, bitter, and salty and demonstrate a sense of smell.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts or 3-5 years of experience in similar operation required.
- 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.
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.
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- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 11/12/25
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: $19.35 - $21.35 Hourly Job Shift: Days/Eves Job Category: Health Care DescriptionPosition Summary The Dietary Aide creates an enjoyable casual dining experience for residents, staff and visitors and their guests in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Ensures residents have an enjoyable dining experience by providing quality customer service Ensures that all residents receive the proper meals, paying attention to dietary needs of the resident, i.e. prescribed diets, thickened liquids, and specific allergies (*CF) Is responsible for making sure that the food served in the dining room maintains the proper temperature based on the established food temperature guidelines (*CF) Is responsible for making sure all refrigerators, freezers and dishwashers are running at the proper temperatures. Follows the proper corrective action plan if one of these pieces of equipment is out of temp at any time (*CF) Ensures that the kitchenettes on the respective units are stocked with the proper amount of snacks and drinks for residents who might need them outside of regular meal times. Properly labels and dates every item stocked in the kitchenette based on the Department of Health guidelines for holding food (*CF) Ensures that all items left in any kitchen refrigerator or freezer is labeled and dated based on Department of Health guidelines for holding food (*CF) Completes all tasks assigned, according to their designated section. Including, but not limited to taking care of orders for other tables as well as assigned side work (*CF) Ensuring that proper hygiene is followed while serving, to include wearing gloves and washing hands when needed Makes sure the dining room and their section is free of potential hazards to residents, including all walkers and other ambulatory devices (*CF) Follows all emergency procedures and proper evacuation of the dining room 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 while working in a team environment 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 server training and 600 hours of food service 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 QualificationsGENERAL 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 while working in a team environment 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 server training and 600 hours of food service 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
- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 11/4/25
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: $27.25 - $29.25 Hourly Job Shift: Days/Eves Job Category: Health Care DescriptionPosition Summary The Sous Chef provides oversight and direction of day to day activities of subordinates and assigns responsibility for specific work functions or activities as directed by management. Activities would include accurately and efficiently prepares, portions, grills, and presents a variety of hot and /or cold food items for various meal periods to include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special catered events ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Assists executive chef in daily tasks and department needs, including but not limited to, menu planning and design (*CF) Orders and receives products from multiple vendors (*CF) Leads and directs both FOH and BOH staff to comply with local and federal guidelines and standards (*CF) Leads and directs others on shift to shift basics to ensure food quality, sanitation and quality operation (*CF) Executes meal periods and services based on company needs (*CF) Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, serving soups, meats, vegetables, dessert and other foodstuff for consumption Prepares, seasons and cooks meats and vegetables using skills in frying, grilling, and sautéing Assists in the preparation/cooking of hot and/or cold foods, and properly stores food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage (*CF) Reads recipes and/or product directions with accuracy Prepares, seasons and cooks meats and vegetables using skills in frying, grilling, and sautéing Prepares and seasons and cooks starches, vegetables and other food items Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe Monitors and trains others to maintain highest quality of service to residents at all times Deep fries, grills and sautés meats, fish, vegetables and other foods Conducts appropriate taste test for products as needed. Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling and piercing or using thermometer to ensure safety and food quality Portions food attractively on plates. Adding gravies, sauces and garnish to servings as appropriate (*CF) Inspects work stations for compliance with service standards Maintains kitchen cleanliness and sanitation, monitors staff with this task (*CF) Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment following all standards, including regulatory rules and procedures Complies with all HACCP policies and procedures Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner and maintains a safe working environment fixing immediate needs with appropriate safety measures Participates in safety meetings, trainings and hazard assessments Completes all required trainings 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 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 nights, weekends, and holidays when needed Maintains predictable and reliable attendance, wearing the appropriate uniform as assigned QualificationsQualificationsHigh school graduate or HSE preferred3-4 years related work experienceKnowledge of basic kitchen equipment operationBasic computer skills required Able to write legibly, takes oral and written instruction wellHas 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
- 10/17/25
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
Preparation and production of wholesome meals in accordance with company standards and local health regulations.
Essential Job Functions:
- Accomplish designated prep work load for meal period.
- Execute on-line production of meal period.
Ensure all food product is used as effectively as possible. Be aware of and minimize costs/expenses.
- Be certain all assigned production is of the best possible quality.
- Clean and scrutinize station after work shift.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain proper Kitchen safety procedures.
- Break down and thoroughly clean station at end of meal and end of shift.
- Timely verification of daily work, recipes and presentation of required notebooks.
- Must be able to lift such items as boxes.
- Must be able to handle hot items with care.
- Must be able to push a food cart of 200 lbs. up to 75 feet.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to assist all service staff and company workers in a professional manner
- insuring our guest service is in accordance with company standards.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old,
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
- Must have 1-2 years culinary experience in similar operation.
- Must be acquainted with basic knife handling skills and familiar with basic kitchen equipment and machines.
- Must be certified in food service sanitation practices and prevention of food borne illnesses.
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 10/8/25