Head chef jobs in Arkansas

Job Description $18-$24 Per Hour Job description: The back of house/kitchen prep team member is responsible for the overall cleanliness and maintenance of our facility. This includes cleaning, sanitizing, organizing and maintaining all areas in the house, including but not limited to: kitchen/dining room, dining room. Must also provide excellent attitude and willingness to be flexible. In addition, this position will be responsible for helping with other duties assigned by management or supervisory staff on an ongoing basis. Prep Cook duties and responsibilities Prep Cooks perform various food preparation, cooking and cleaning tasks to ensure the kitchen remains efficient in creating and delivering dishes for patrons. Their duties and responsibilities include: • Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager, • Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves, • Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats, • Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients, • Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen, • Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: • Dental insurance, • Employee discount, • Health insurance Shift: • 8 hour shift Work Location: In person

Job Description Wolfoods operates summer camp kitchens across the country between May - September. We are looking for and experienced, motivated, and capable FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS DIRECTORS. THIS POSITION IS NOT LOCAL. You will be living abroad on-site for the term of the contract. This is a HANDS-ON & demanding position!! All lead staff will live on site at the job location - Room, Board, & Travel Expense Assistance are provided. The position requires the ability to flawlessly execute the Wolfoods Camp Food Service Program. You must possess knowledge of food allergens and the ability to create dishes for people with a multitude of dietary restrictions and combination of restrictions. It will require planning, recipe execution, and strict sanitation practices to avoid cross contamination and cross-contact. You must be able to facilitate the duties and responsibilities of creating, implementing, and maintaining the Service & Culinary needs of the assigned camp. You must be able to maintain clean and comfortable surroundings, in a fast-paced environment, while ensuring correct service timing, food quantity, and food quality are accurately provided for all meal periods and special requests. This position requires the ability to communicate with children, exchange students, front and back of house staff, directors, managers, counselors, leaders, specialists, and diners professionally and effectively. A keen sense of urgency is a must for this position, and you must be able to answer all Service & Culinary related questions, in accordance with Wolfoods Standards of Service Guidelines. The lead staff will manage all aspects of the food service operation to deliver high levels of camp diner satisfaction, compliance with camp standards, controlling the budget, and training staff on service standards. The position will be the primary contact liaison between the camp and the kitchen and will therefore attend all relevant meetings and events, manage payroll, control the flow of special requests, and avail themselves to any concern as expressed by camp leadership. This job requires initiative, leadership, hands-on self-reliance, and judgment. Duties & Responsibilities: • Perform all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner, • Develop effective schedules for the staff based on levels of business and budgetary guidelines, • Schedule and coordinate all side work for personnel, • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the Dining Hall according to established standards of sanitation, • Maintain appearance and uniform standards, • Has a presence on the floor during meal periods to observe, monitor, and follow up on all areas of the dining hall operation, • Work with the chef on duty in maintaining high standards of food presentation and sanitation, • Train and develop all FOH dining personnel, • Provide ongoing feedback to all service personnel concerning standards and performance, • Communicate with the Head Chef and Camp Directors daily concerning all aspects of the dining hall operation, • Frequently interact with diners for general feedback, • Ensures the dining hall is open and prepared 15 minutes prior to service, • Implements a checklist system to facilitate the dining hall throughout the day., • Follows Wolfoods initiatives for environmental practices to minimize wasted energy and resources, • Is knowledgeable of all menus and specifications, • Maintain constant follow up with dining hall standards, • Follows company standards for safety practices to minimize risk to self and others, • Responsible for daily reporting, • Effectively communicates with subordinates, co-workers, and supervisors, • Able to motivate and foster a positive work environment, • Attend related in-service training and staff meetings, • Understand Food Safety as it pertains to special diet food preparations and cooking for individuals with allergies, • Professionally Interact with Campers, Staff, & Parents, • Control Inventory, • Place Orders, • Project Management, • Communication, • Uphold Wolfoods Standards of Service, & Quality, • Maintain Health Department Sanitation Standards, • Manage Staff, • Client Relations, • Follow the comprehensive Wolfoods Camp Food Training Program, • Use weights and measures to properly execute recipes, • Prepare all menu items and special request events, • Follow standardized recipes, • Ensure that production is accurate in timing, quantity, quality, and plating, • Actively lead in planning, scheduling, directing, and training, • Understand the importance in cross utilization, • Understand the importance of utilizing excess production, • Estimate production needs, establishes par levels, orders adequate supplies, and maintains inventory, • Places accurate food orders ahead of time, • Ensure kitchen and equipment are maintained to health standards, • Teach and enforce safety regulations, • Specialized Food Preparation for events, • Assist in developing and tasting recipes, • Assist in planning menu, • Recommends equipment purchases, • May act as a Front of House supervisor when necessary Qualifications & Experience: • 4+ years Commercial Kitchen Experience in a Lead Role, • Minimum three professional references required with application submission, • Proficient in relevant skills relating to specific role, • Quality Driven, • Ability to Self-Motivate, • High Level Computer Literacy, • Recognize and Uphold Health Department Standards, • Able to both lead a team & take direction, • Minimum 6-day work 70-hour week, • Must live on-site in a rural setting with the possibility of shared living spaces, • Must be able to stand for long periods of time, • Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds, • Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach for extended period of time, • Must be ServSafe Manager Certified, • Must possess a ServSafe Allergens Certification before the start of camp (Company Sponsored), • Ability to work under pressure in environments that are above/below average temperatures, • Must be able to cook from scratch, • Institutional and batch cooking experience - Highly Desired Ideal candidates are: • Looking for seasonal, summer opportunities, • Enjoy the challenge of a high-volume production kitchen and dining facility, • Embrace a teaching and learning culture, • Get excited about being a part of a team and community, • Are available to relocate for the summer season in a rustic living environment Employment Package Includes: • Competitive Pay, • Bonus System, • Room, • Board, • Transportation Expense Assistance WOLFoods breaks away from the standard approach towards "camp food" by eliminating the standard Freezer to Table fare and improving it with Home Style Scratch Cooking. Partnering with Camps committed to offering campers healthy, fresh, and delicious foods, WOLFoods is changing the perception of camp food into something more of suitably called Camp Cuisine. Summer Camp Kitchens and Dining Halls are a great opportunity to educate campers on the importance of Balanced Diets and Green Initiatives. A diverse menu offering allows campers to not only enjoy their favorites, but to experience culture through exploring cuisine. Each meal offers something freshly baked on site by one of our professional bakers in the camp Bakery. Campers can enjoy perfectly executed entrees or they may enjoy an offering from the Morning Fruit and Yogurt Bar at breakfast and during lunch and dinner, the Salad Bars. No camper is left without personalized care. Any camper requiring Special Diets is attended to with the importance by one of our trained chefs. Wolfoods is practiced and prepared to cook for an array of diets ranging from Kosher to Nut Free, or Gluten Free to Vegan. The above information is general in nature and level of work expected; it is not intended to be interpreted as an inclusive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualification required of employees assigned to this role. Wolfoods Food Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regards to race, color, age, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Description Cook - Sign-on Bonus Eligible Employment Status: Part-time or Full-time FLSA Status: Nonexempt Benefit Status: Bella Vista Property Owners Association Department: Bella Vista Restaurant Group Department #: Reports to: Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager Safety Rating: Normal Prepared Date: April 2023 POSITION SUMMARY The Cook prepares delicious meals according to the menu. This position supports the organization's mission and values by exhibiting behaviors such as professionalism, collaboration, innovation, respect for others, accountability, ownership, excellent customer service and commitment to our community. REQUIREMENTS, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: * Cleans the kitchen before and after food service. * Prepares ingredients beforehand, like cleaning and chopping the vegetables. * Look after the stock of the kitchen and inform it to the head chef as the stocks run out. * Cleans all the kitchen equipment before and after use. * Cleans the kitchen and always maintains the cleanliness. It is critical that there could be an inspection anytime. * Cooks’ dishes under the supervision of the chef. * Coordinates with the other kitchen staff. * Reports on any mishaps in the kitchen. * Applies safety standards on a constant basis. * Keeps a check of the safety equipment. * Understands orders clearly and basic culinary skills. * Ability to work swiftly and efficiently. * Possesses a good sense of taste and smell. * Maintains knowledge of cooking instructions as it applies to the specific station assigned. * Delivers work to Chefs standards. * Strives to work well in a group. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) * Will cook dishes that will delight our customers * Will prepare food with their taste and in a timely manner * Must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared means * Must be able to move around the kitchen and adapt to multi-tasking * Will help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele * May require independent judgment in the disposition of routing matters without direct supervision * Will work under the direct supervision of the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to a fast-moving environment, most often guests and other employees. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to stan, walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Greater than 50 pounds may require a team lift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Specific required movements include the following: trunk-bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, and carry, arm’s reach and leg-lifts. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. The Bella Vista POA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Job Description The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: • Cleans the kitchen before and after food service., • Prepares ingredients beforehand, like cleaning and chopping the vegetables., • Look after the stock of the kitchen and inform it to the head chef as the stocks run out., • Cleans all the kitchen equipment before and after use., • Cleans the kitchen and always maintains the cleanliness. It is critical that there could be an inspection anytime., • Cooks’ dishes under the supervision of the chef., • Gives suggestions to the chef regarding new preparations and the menu., • Knows the menu thoroughly and is able to make each dish on the menu., • Fills in for absent chefs., • Helps the Chef in training the new staff., • Coordinates with the other kitchen staff., • Assists the Chef in routine account updates and daily lists., • Reports on any mishaps in the kitchen., • Applies safety standards on a constant basis., • Keeps a check of the safety equipment., • Understands orders clearly and basic culinary skills., • Ability to work swiftly and efficiently., • Possesses a good sense of taste and smell., • Possess the ability to perform any function around the kitchen and is capable of working every station and performs this well., • Must be able to deliver high quality work consistent with Chefs standards., • Maintains knowledge about the different cooking equipment and ingredients., • Uses ability to remain balanced and work under emergency situations and pressure., • Strives to work well in a group. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) • Will cook dishes that will delight our customers, • Will prepare food with their taste and in a timely manner, • Must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared means, • Must be able to move around the kitchen and adapt to multi-tasking, • Will help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele, • May require independent judgment in the disposition of routing matters without direct supervision, • Will work under the direct supervision of the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to a fast-moving environment, most often guests and other employees. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to stan, walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Greater than 50 pounds may require a team lift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Specific required movements include the following: trunk-bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, and carry, arm’s reach and leg-lifts. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Description Cook 2 Employment Status: Part-time or Full-time FLSA Status: Nonexempt Benefit Status: Bella Vista Property Owners Association Department: Bella Vista Restaurant Group Department #: Reports to: Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager Safety Rating: Normal Starting Pay: $17.00 to $18.50 Prepared Date: April 2023 POSITION SUMMARY The Cook prepares delicious meals according to the menu. This position supports the organization's mission and values by exhibiting behaviors such as professionalism, collaboration, innovation, respect for others, accountability, ownership, excellent customer service and commitment to our community. REQUIREMENTS, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: * Cleans the kitchen before and after food service. * Prepares ingredients beforehand, like cleaning and chopping the vegetables. * Look after the stock of the kitchen and inform it to the head chef as the stocks run out. * Cleans all the kitchen equipment before and after use. * Cleans the kitchen and always maintains the cleanliness. It is critical that there could be an inspection anytime. * Cooks’ dishes under the supervision of the chef. * Helps the Chef in training new staff. * Coordinates with the other kitchen staff. * Reports on any mishaps in the kitchen. * Applies safety standards on a constant basis. * Keeps a check of the safety equipment. * Understands orders clearly and basic culinary skills. * Ability to work swiftly and efficiently. * Possesses a good sense of taste and smell. * Possess the ability to perform multiple functions around the kitchen. * Must be able to deliver high quality work. * Maintains knowledge about the different cooking equipment and ingredients. * Capable of handling and balancing high volume during food service. * Strives to work well in a group. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) * Will cook dishes that will delight our customers * Will prepare food with their taste and in a timely manner * Must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared means * Must be able to move around the kitchen and adapt to multi-tasking * Will help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele * May require independent judgment in the disposition of routing matters without direct supervision * Will work under the direct supervision of the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to a fast-moving environment, most often guests and other employees. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to stan, walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Greater than 50 pounds may require a team lift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Specific required movements include the following: trunk-bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, and carry, arm’s reach and leg-lifts. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. The Bella Vista POA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. Breakfast Cook Friday, Saturday, Sunday