Job Details
Title **Cook I - Banquets $20 p/hr**
Location Edgewood Tahoe About the Organization Just steps from majestic Lake Tahoe, Edgewood Tahoe offers an award-winning experience with a LEED silver certified mountain lodge, tranquil spa, and award-winning 18-hole championship golf course-along with a wide array of dining, shopping, and outdoor activity options-Edgewood Tahoe is the premier all-encompassing lakeside resort experience in the Sierra Nevada. We are currently seeking individuals excited to explore the endless opportunities within our Edgewood Family. Description **Position Summary:**
*****$1,000 Signing Bonus if hired for this position*****
As a Cook I at Edgewood Tahoe you are passionate about food and beverage programs. You are an experienced culinarian and prepare food in assigned areas ensuring high quality food is served quickly and consistently to meet the expectations of our guests. The facility offers opportunities in three distinctive restaurants from casual to fine-dining, a high-volume banquet kitchen and full scratch bakery and you may work in various kitchens. The most important characteristic of our team is that we love inspiring lasting memories for our guests. In this position you exhibit excellence in your commitment to our guests. Reimagine luxury hospitality with us.
***$1,000 signing bonus if hired for
**Essential Functions:**
* Cook food in accordance with management specifications; fry, grill, saut and assemble meals.
* Memorizes recipes and procedures; make recommendations for efficiencies.
* Prepare and follow recipes accurately.
* Stock, clean and sanitize work area; work safely and report any maintenance needs.
* Communicate with front of the house and chef; keep management informed of food quality opportunities or shortages to ensure proper par levels are maintained.
* Properly label and date product at all times. Practice FIFO.
* Operate all kitchen equipment and hardware based on their particular functions for use, breakdown, and cleaning.
* Proficiently work multiple stations and float when assistance is needed.
* Follow food safety laws as required by state regulatory services.
* Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Position Requirements **Qualifications / Special Skills:**
* At least three to five years cooking experience.
* Working knowledge of basic stocks, soups, sauces, and dressings.
* Basic meat fabrication skills.
* Advanced knife skills.
* Professional attitude, good organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.
* Ability to work under changing conditions and periods of changing priorities.
* Available to work varied shifts when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
**What Makes a Successful Edgewood Tahoe Team Member (Core Competencies):**
* Ethics, Integrity and Trust
* Action Orientated
* Approachability
* Communication
* Composure
* Guest Focus
* Position Knowledge
* Professionalism/attitude
* Teamwork
**All Edgewood Team Members are Expected to:**
* Embrace and promote all facets of our vision, mission and values.
* Exhibit resort knowledge to accurately support and promote all departments, amenities and programming ventures.
* Strategically balance customer, business, and team member needs.
* Be flexible to meet business demands, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage time appropriately.
* Work with a broad-based constituency and provide excellent service to all internal and external guests.
* Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
* Keep information confidential as directed in the confidentiality agreement.
* Support and comply with all Edgewood policies, procedures, and standards.
* Protect Edgewood assets and report all safety concerns to supervisor or Security.
* Be an ambassador of Edgewood inside and outside of work.
Workers Compensation None Specified