Cook

About the Organization Come work with us to give guests the best service and customer care ever! Bear Country, Inc. is looking for people with extraordinary talent, care, and joy to create memories worth repeating. Come be part of a team providing the most memorable experiences for families from around the country. Bear Country, Inc. owns Jellystone Park™ in Caledonia Camp-Resort, its sister property, Bear Paw Adventure Park, and The Northern Lights Drone Shows. If you are someone who is dedicated to enjoying every day to the fullest and to help those around you to do the same, we want you on our team! EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Summary The Cook/Line Cook will prepare and cook meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by senior culinary staff. They will be responsible for preparing food items as ordered in a timely manner to ensure quality of food and ticket times are exceptional. They will coordinate food prep and cooking for events. Supervisory Responsibilities Zero to six staff Duties/Responsibilities Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the Food and Beverage Manager. Prepares and cooks menus for events. Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning. Preps food to be used for shift. Operates large-volume cooking equipment such as griddles, grills, or deep fryers. Prepares and cooks food according to instructions provided on food order slips or through verbal directions; verifies the quality and quantity of all orders. Multitasks by cooking several different orders at once, ensuring that all items are prepared in accordance with customer instructions. Maintains overall sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards for food preparation areas, cooking services, and dishes and utensils. Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards. Ensures that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary. Sets-up, maintains and breaks down cook stations. Covers, dates and neatly stores all leftover products that are re-usable. Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the line area and equipment. Closes the kitchen properly using the closing checklist. Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety. Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Ability to work quickly and efficiently. Ability to work well as part of a team. Ability to maintain personal hygiene. Education and Experience High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred. Prior related experience preferred. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen. Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Must be flexible with schedule and able to work weekends during busy season: May through October. Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks. This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr