Banquet/Prep Chef

Blue Water Manor is a resort property and family restaurant located along the shores of Lake George. We are a family-owned and run company that prides itself on our community. Events at BWM are a huge part of property, whether it be a wedding or other event, we want to make sure that everything runs smoothly and it is exactly as the guests envision it. The #BLUECREW welcomes guests with open arms to the Lake George area and shows them the beauty that it has to offer. We aim to serve them to our best ability, sending them off feeling like they always have a home at BWM.

Job Title: Banquet/Prep Chef

Salary: $23-30 / hour depending on experience level, room for growth

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours per week) Sun-Sat

Role: A talented and experienced chef to cook for all events and weddings on property. Also available to prep food for the restaurant on non-event days. Includes ordering food, taking inventory, and keeping a clean and organized kitchen. Looking for someone who can work well with others and with good time management skills to ensure food is ready in a timely fashion. Job begins at the end of April and has potential to be a year-round position.

Duties:

• Understanding of cooking skills, knife handling, and safety
• Manage kitchen team
• Cook food in a timely manner
• Ability to jump in and take over for any station
• Advanced knowledge of cooking, baking, and pastry techniques
• Up-to-date knowledge of techniques and recipes
• Make sure plates are executed correctly and presented properly
• Check freshness of food stocks and throw out items
• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting
• Oversee inventory control and place orders
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• Ability to work with speed and efficiency
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash
• Follow the prep list created to plan duties
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Culinary degree preferred or at least three to five years working in a professional kitchen
• Must be able to work different shifts, including holidays, nights, and weekends

Additional requirements: Must be physically able to push, pull, or lift up to 35 pounds and stand for long periods. Must reach items at varying heights (on shelves, on the ground, etc.)

This position is one that comes with great responsibility, but great reward too. You will enjoy working right on the beautiful Lake George with a staff that feels like family and will be able to make event guests’ days perfect with amazing food. There is plenty of room for growth and moving up in the company with diligent work and effort shown.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Ability to Commute:

• Bolton Landing, NY 12814 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bolton Landing, NY 12814: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $30