Seasonal Prep Cook - Pinkham Notch

Job Details

Job Location:

Pinkham Notch - Gorham, NH 03581

Position Type:
Seasonal Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly Job Shift: Any Ready to dive into epic outdoor adventures and make a positive impact on the environment? Look no further than the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) - the oldest conservation, education, and recreation organization in the USA! Our passion for the outdoors knows no bounds, and we want YOU to be a part of it.

The position of deli/prep cook is vital to the dining services of the facility. This role prepares approved meals in a timely, non-wasteful, efficient manner. As a considerable source of revenue, the deli cook creates and prepares all orders placed at the counter while maintaining a high standard of cleanliness while offering appealing, fresh, creative, tasty food. On occasion, this role will act as a substitute for any cook (breakfast or dinner) if needed.

Additionally, this role prepares crew lunch and will provide cooks with any needed assistance.

Shift is 9:00 - 5:00, 5 days a week.

• Able to prepare meals as scheduled and instructed according to pre-planned menus at established meal times for either guests or crew.
• Must be able to negotiate the amount and prepare food and/or meals for large groups to ensure zero waste.
• Ability to substitute cook meals (breakfast and/or dinner) when necessary for guests and/or crew by following standard operating procedures recognized by staff cooks.
• Assist the kitchen manager in creating appropriate menus for the season, demographic, and program activity using established recipes for consistency, cost control, and appealing servings avoiding unnecessary waste.
• Clean, sanitize and inspect all areas maintained by the kitchen staff on a daily basis and as needed, to exceed New Hampshire Board of Health standards.
• Supervise deli during assigned shift with daily upkeep, prep, and service of customers.
• Responsible for set up and break down of crew lunch.
• Assist in the supervision of crews' efficiency, timeliness, standard of performance and effective productivity. Delegate and manage tasks to maintain a standard of excellence and harmony regarding all aspects of the dining service.
• Provide assistance for inventories and ordering of food and supplies on a weekly basis, as directed.
• Support and direct kitchen staff in the preparation and cleaning duties for breakfast, lunch, dinner and event set-ups and breakdowns utilizing on-site guidelines and resources.
• Assist in the supervision of the preparation, set up and break down of coffee breaks, receptions, or any other special functions during work shifts.
• Assist in the constant monitoring of the condition in the dining room, crew room, storage areas, goat shed, refrigerators and freezers and taking measures needed to exceed kitchen supervisors' standards of cleanliness and efficiency.
• Actively participate in recycling programs, composting, use of green materials and local food programs by ensuring all measures are fulfilled daily.
• Actively promote and provide up to date information on the services and programs of the AMC and encourage membership to support the Club's public service efforts.
• Plan and attend training and supervisory meetings at PNVC and other AMC facilities as required.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of one year of culinary experience in a commercial food service operation with supervisory experience is required
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to be a team player within a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Professional experience in preparing diverse, health-conscious meals including foods that incorporate fresh, local and/or organic ingredients in an institutional setting is preferred.
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