What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grill Cook position at Basin Harbor?
Summary:
Guest satisfaction in our restaurant revolves around the food appearance, high quality of the food and overall dining experience. The Grill Cook operates as part of a team to prepare to order meals for our guests and owners. Diversity helps us build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Reads, comprehends and abides by all rules and regulations set forth in the Basin Harbor Foodservice Employee Manual and the Basin Harbor Employee Handbook
- Sets up station according to the Executive Chef’s guidelines
- Ensures that all foods are properly stored, rotated, labeled and dated in accordance with accepted food handling procedures determined by the Vermont Department of Health
- Assists with biweekly and monthly inventory
- Can properly sear and grill items to proper temperatures
- Can blanch or par cook vegetables to proper doneness.
- Excelled starch cookery.
- Has basic knowledge of stock and sauce making
- Is able to cook “ON THE FLY” with no hesitation.
- Reports safety concerns or mechanical problems with any equipment to the Chef for prompt attention
- Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the Executive Chef.
- Cleans and maintains station while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.
- Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
- Ensures the consistent quality of finished food items served to Basin Harbor Guests.
- Performs additional responsibilities as request by the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef and Red Mill Chef.
Essential Qualifications and Competencies:
- Prior culinary experience in hotels or resorts
- Preferred degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
- Must be ServSafe certified or able to be certified
- Understanding and knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
- Honesty beyond reproach
- Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized.
- Strong communication skills
- Must be even tempered and respectful of others.
- Be philosophically aligned with the culinary vision and philosophy of Basin Harbor.
