Cody
Job Description (Season May 2024 - October 14, 2024)
The Chef will traverse the kitchen duties and staff to ensure that the kitchen is a smooth running unit. The Chef will oversee the preparation of food and daily staff duties, training of new staff and various admin tasks to maintain consistency and timely task management in the kitchen. Additionally, the Chef will cook on the line and/or prep when needed. Ideally the Chef will have cooking opportunities and shifts that vary through all three meals; all to make sure food made is prepared in a timely manner, consistent and as delicious as possible. Ensures an excellent guest and staff experience and helps ensure the kitchen remains clean, organized, and in compliance with Health Department regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS:
Oversees the proper workings of the physical kitchen and kitchen staff.
Assigns duties, prep lists and special tasks of/for kitchen staff.
Maintains relevant kitchen documentation (i.e., prep lists, order lists, waste lists, etc.).
Ensures orders are complete within the allotted time available on order days.
Sees to the training of new kitchen staff.
Receive/check-in food deliveries as needed, and/or arranges for this to be done by a responsible kitchen staff member.
Creates and/or approves specials; their creations, teaching of new recipes and presentation. Collaborates on new menu items with the owners.
Cooks on the line, for example breakfast and dinner shifts on a traditional schedule, thereby keeping his/her presence in place, ensuring food quality and helping to keep kitchen schedule fully operational.
Maintains positive attitude and understands that making everyone happy everyday is impossible.
Makes note of and implements, in coordination with the MOD, any adjustments needed in cleaning or food preparation/presentation by kitchen or dining room staff members.
Communicate with the MOD about any broken equipment ASAP.
Handles basic daily interactions with kitchen staff in order to kitchen running consistently. Any personnel “issues” should be reported to the MOD.
Assists with the staff work-life culture at Pahaska; problem solving, mediation and/or discipline of staff.
Ensures the safety and security of the Pahaska Tepee property and all that dwell within, staff and guests alike.
Knows and follows all Health Department rules and regulations.
Works extra shifts and hours as required.
Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS :
Prepares/cooks food items and dishes using grill, flat top, oven, fryer, steamer, toaster/salamander, small kitchen appliances, and various kitchen utensils.
· Prepares all food following recipes and portions that have been agreed upon in advance.
· Makes cooking adjustments to accommodate guest requests when this can be done realistically and safely. And approves/or not special requests when on duty.
· Performs shift preparation, nightly shutdowns, and cleaning duties; Cleans and organizes kitchen, cooking line, and work station.
· Implements all operations and procedures in accordance with sanitation regulations and guidelines.
· Oversees and performs organization of refrigerators, freezers, line compartments and dry storage areas.
· Oversees and performs cleaning tasks on every shift.
· Perform all duties while providing awesome team leadership to our staff, in a fast paced and close-knit environment.
· Responds to emergency calls and reports incidents as necessary to upper management.
Qualifications:
Strong time management skills.
Excellent leadership, supervisory skills and customer service.
Outstanding cooking skills.
Keeps an even keel during an emergency or during dynamic business instances.
The ability to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.
Ability to learn and implement all company training materials.
Read, write, speak and understand English effectively.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:
Must be able to understand normal conversation and accurately communicate information. And use a basic telephone.
Ability to stand and walk on paved, unpaved, uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces for extended periods of time.
Ability to climb stairs occasionally.
Ability to twist, turn, push, pull, and reach down, forward and overhead repetitively; Kneel, squat, stoop and crouch frequently.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability and manual dexterity to use small kitchen utensils/tools and operate appliances such as mixer, ovens, dishwasher, steamer, flat top, grill, fryer, knives, whisks, etc.
Must be able to use general cleaning supplies; Grasp, lift, push, pull and use cleaning equipment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds daily.
Must be able to work in hot areas of kitchen (around dishwasher, ovens, cooking equipment) and cold areas (walk in refrigerators and freezers).
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:
3 years of full service hospitality cooking AND at minimum 1 year supervisory/leadership related work experience required.
Food preparation and food safety knowledge required.
Safe Serve certified required.
Prior restaurant cooking experience required.
Favorable professional references required.