Line Cook

POSITION SUMMARY The line cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high quality food with precision and speed in all Granby Ranch establishments. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Maintain an organized, clean, efficient workspace and maintain sanitization throughout the day in accordance with company policy and protocol. Prepare, cook and plate food and meals. Maintain professional and accurate preparation and presentation of all food inventories. Ensure inventory is secure, appropriately stocked, and handled property. Observe proper cleaning procedures and maintain an impeccably clean and orderly restaurant. Maintain a clean and orderly service, cooking and storage area. Maintain quality and portion control of all menu items. Provide food to guests in a timely, professional and friendly manner. Comply with all Colorado State Health Codes. Adhere to all safety requirements. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Act as a positive, professional role model, adhering to the company’s hospitality standards. Maintain an exceptional level of guest service in all interaction with guests, fellow employees, and management. Assist and support other departments for races, events and operations on high volume days. Maintain accurate accounting and stocking of food inventories. Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly resort area by constantly picking up and disposing of debris and trash. Other duties as assigned. Requirements SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of food recipes including portion controls. Some knife skills, and knowledge of basic cuts. Knowledge of basic culinary techniques including stocks and soups, meat and seafood processing, baking and desserts, vinaigrettes and emulsions. Knowledge of all proper food handling procedures, including proper labeling, rotation and storage of all food, sanitation, heating and cooling of sauces, soups and stocks. Exceptional customer service and communications skills and maintains a friendly, professional and helpful attitude to all guests and fellow employees. Ability to work well under pressure and high stress situations. Ability to solve problems and conflict in a friendly, professional and helpful manner. Talking to others to convey information effectively. Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS Must be 18 years of age or older. High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be able to complete ServSafe certification. Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a kitchen. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Primarily indoor work in a fast paced, high pressure environment. Some outdoor work to service the patio with outdoor grill in a mountain environment with variable weather conditions. Must be able to lift up to 30lbs. Dexterity for utilizing kitchen equipment. Verbal and auditory abilities necessary for communication with others. Skiing, walking, kneeling, squatting, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, lifting, sitting, standing. Weekend and holiday work is required. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr