Line Cook

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We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.

The Oxbow Bar & Grill Line Cook will be responsible for preparing the kitchen with a multitude of tasks to include the day‑to‑day preparation of the meals and to continually uphold the standards in accordance to the Luminary Hotel & Co. service standards and Mainsail Lodging & Development standards.

• Assist the Executive Chef/Sous Chefs/Supervisors with any recipes for each day
• Understand the recipes for the restaurant and be able to prepare dishes to standard on a consistent basis
• Maintain a clean environment - general cleaning to include equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers
• Dishwashing - all Oxbow Bar & Grill team members wash dishes
• Return pots and pans to the dish area for cleaning
• Maintain a professional, presentable uniform and personal grooming
• Able to effectively communicate with the team on a daily basis
• Follow Safe-Staff sanitary compliance throughout every area working in the kitchen
• Basic vegetable prep to include peeling, slicing, dicing, and portioning
• Basic sauce prep to include stocks, salad dressings, and vinaigrettes
• Short Order cooking - working with other cooks under the supervision of the chef/supervisor
• Plating dishes - presenting food for guest to the chef’s specifications
• Ability to understand kitchen orders
• Ability to work efficiently
• Ability to perform all functions in the kitchen
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work long hours standing over hot flat tops, stoves and fryers
• Ability to work as a team in a stressful, fast‑paced environment
• Knowledge of different cooking recipes and all kitchen equipment
• Able to make great quality food per Oxbow Bar & Grill standards
• Follow all safety procedures to include knife safety
• Restock clean dishes, flatware and all cooking equipment to the appropriate storage areas
• Maintain the kitchen work area in an orderly and clean condition
• Follow proper hand washing procedures
• Stock supplies for the kitchen in specified locations
• Sort and remove trash and clean the garbage cans / whales daily
• Maintain trash area and place in proper area for pickup
• Assist with loading and unloading of food deliveries and supplies
• Perform other duties as management requests to service our guests

• High School diploma or equivalent or higher
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a restaurant
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Corrected vision to normal range
• Ability to use knives and kitchen machinery safely and effectively
• Ability to lift 20 lbs. or more
• Ability to work long hours as needed

• Make sound judgments quickly
• Ability to work with others in a high demand kitchen
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
• Able to work independently, take direction and provide direction to others
• Manage differing personalities within the kitchen, the hotel and the community
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations
• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

The hotel business functions seven days a week, 24 hours a day. All employees must realize this fact and be aware that at all times it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shift as business demands. In addition, this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times.

• Full-time Associate Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision | HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options | Basic Life & Disability Plan Options | 401K Retirement Plan | Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Career Training & Development Opportunities | Tuition Reimbursement | Bereavement Leave | Employee Assistant Program (EAP) | Jury Duty (May vary by state) | Employee…