Line Cook at The WIllcox

Line Cook

Location: The Willcox

Our continued success in providing the highest quality of accommodations, food, beverages and service to our guests depends on having quality people who truly enjoy the art of hospitality. We are looking for dynamic people who are excited to join the team and ready to jump into any situation to give a helping hand. If you're someone who has is positive, adaptable and intuitive, and has a genuine interest in the well-being of others around you, we invite you to join our team at The Willcox.

Job Summary

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down work station. Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles. Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Under the direction of the Executive Chef, you will prepare ingredients according to recipes, quality, and presentation standards
• Set up and break down stock within workstations
• Managing inventory and stock rotation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen

Qualifications

Good organization skills

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities

Ability to stand throughout shift and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

Ability to navigate steps/stairs on a regular basis

The Willcox is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. The Willcox does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.