Advanced Cook - Housing Available! - Wildwood - Full & Part Time - Winter Seasonal

Company: Vail Resorts
Location: Vail
Posted on: February 3, 2020

Job Description:

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's--most innovative companies and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.--------We are seeking an experienced Advanced Cook to supervise food preparation and production and to perform a variety of kitchen management functions, including ordering, inventory control, and assistance in menu planning.-- Our training provides the opportunity for professional advancement for folks with a passion for the culinary profession and our amazing resort.--Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Functions as experienced cook with the ability to manage a station or multiple stations maintaining expectations for speed and service
• Oversight of Entry Cooks or Cook I's in a FSR or several in a QSR environment.-- Capable of teaching others to use all kitchen equipment, processes and procedures
• Maintains an organized and efficient flow of production with regards to changes in forecasts and menus
• Produces small to large batch goods using advanced and full range of classical cooking techniques
• Demonstrates proficiency in all areas of the kitchen including stations, menu/ingredients, equipment operation, safety & sanitation and daily operations.
  • Prepare food items in accordance with the station guide recipes including portion control and presentation
  • Gathers and portion items ensuring that they are of high quality and serves to guests
  • Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas including but not limited to temperature checks, wearing gloves and proper utilization of sanitation buckets
  • Responsible for breaking down workstation, cooling food where necessary in accordance with cooling guidelines and storing in accordance with proper storage and labelling guidelines
  • Understands and can demonstrate proficiency operating cooking equipment such as fryers, pizza oven, kettles, grills, steamers, robot coupe, immersion mixers and slicers--
  • Coaches team members immediately and professionally to minimize deficiencies and provide encouragement and recognizes team members for successful contributions
  • Checks outlet(s) upon arrival and prior to leaving to determine status of outstanding safety or equipment issues and communicates any concerns to supervisor
  • Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments
  • Continually demonstrate a high level of guest service excellence--Requirements:
    • Ability to speak, read and communicate English.
    • Ability to maintain a positive work ethic.
    • Ability to work as a productive part of a team.
      • Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.
      • Ability to stand for up to 6-8 hours at a time.
      • Demonstrates excellent guest service skills.
      • Able to work weekends and holidays.
      • Able to obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment.
      • Previous cooking experience- preferred but not required.
      • Knowledge of sanitation-preferred but not required--Benefits include:
        • Free Ski passes for employees and dependents
        • Discount lift tickets for friends and family
        • Free ski lessons
        • Discounted lodging, food, gear and mountain shuttles
        • Discounted bike haul & golf
        • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (full-time positions)
        • 401(k) Retirement Plan
        • Excellent training and professional development--Be a part of the resort where it all started. Imagine belonging to a team that delivers the life of luxury to its guests while infusing the mountain lifestyle in every experience. Are you someone that never settles for second best? Take your mountain exploration to the next level and join a passionate group of people who thrive on extraordinary customer service. Come help us deliver unparalleled adventures in a place that is unrivaled and unflinching. Join the team at Vail - a place that's Like Nothing on Earth. Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.Requisition ID 193149

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