Pantry Cook

Join Our Culinary Team as a Pantry Cook at Ledge's Restaurant!

The White Mountain Hotel is looking for a full-time, year-round Pantry Cook to join our award-winning culinary team. Located just minutes away from the heart of North Conway, Ledge's Restaurant offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic culinary team in a thriving and beautiful destination.

Why Choose the White Mountain Hotel:

Ledge's Restaurant is a unique culinary establishment known for unparalleled cuisine and service. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and passionate team environment. We believe in investing in our staff's growth and success, ensuring that our team has the tools and resources needed to excel in their roles.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Operational:

• Organized Prep : Ensure all food products are arranged according to company standards and utensils are present.
• Service Preparation : Prep for service; set station to include all provisions; wash and prepare all produce items and all salad bar toppings, stock salad bar.
• Grab & Go Items : Prepare and display "Grab & Go" items with appropriate labels.
• End-of-Service Breakdown : When service is over, breakdown station according to company standards.
• Menu Review : Review menu and daily specials with your Manager before service begins.
• Catering Assistance : Assist in the production of daily menus and special function catering.
• Food Preparation : Prepare food using proper techniques while maintaining food quality standards.
• Production Deadlines : Meet production deadlines.
• Recipe Adherence : Read and understand recipes.
• Food Cost Awareness : Understand the concept of food cost.
• Inventory Management : Ability to take inventory.
• Line Service Assistance : Assist in line service as needed.
• Management Coordination : Perform all other duties assigned by management and always check with the manager before leaving for the day.

Sanitation/Safety:

• Cleanliness & Sanitation : Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all food preparation areas/equipment as well as proper handling and storage of all food.
• Food Safety : Ensure all food products are properly cooked/held at required temperatures and all state health laws are upheld.
• Temperature Monitoring : Always have a thermometer and properly maintain documentation on temperature logs.
• Hygiene Standards : Always wear gloves and clean as you go. Always have a sanitizing bucket at your station.

Human Resources:

• Uniform Policy : Adhere to WMH's uniform policy - be prepared to work when your shift begins.
• Policy Adherence : Adhere to all WMH's Policies and Procedures.
• Training Participation : Participate in the monthly training and development workshops.

Professional Skills/Requirements:

• Customer Satisfaction : Maintain customer satisfaction to ensure we exceed customer expectations every day.
• Culinary Knowledge : Understand culinary terminology and techniques.
• Certification : ServSafe and applicable Foodhandlers Certification.
• Equipment Maintenance : Ability to properly maintain and operate food service equipment.
• Safety Gear : Must wear proper safety gear including certified slip-resistant footwear.
• Basic Skills : English reading, writing, and math skills required.

Excellent Benefits Package Offered:

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Matching 401K Plan
• Industry Perks and Benefits
• Use of All Resort Amenities, including pool, gym, and golf course
• And Much More

At Ledge's Restaurant, we take immense pride in our scratch kitchen, emphasizing food safety, quality execution, and accommodating guest food allergy sensitivities.

If you are a dedicated culinary professional eager to work alongside our accomplished team and contribute to the ongoing success of Ledge's Restaurant, we encourage you to apply today. Join us in crafting extraordinary dining experiences that live in the memories of our guests.