PM Line Cook - Winter Season 2024/25

The PM Line Cook is essential to our evening culinary operations, delivering a refined dining experience for our Ranch guests. This role is responsible for preparing and presenting menu items with a focus on consistency, quality, and speed during dinner service. The PM Line Cook ensures the kitchen is prepped, organized, and ready for a smooth service, creating memorable dining experiences through exceptional food preparation and presentation. 

The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating exquisite dishes and an appreciation for the pace of evening service in a high-end, full-service kitchen. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining quality under pressure, this individual will excel in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Prior experience in upscale dining and a flexible approach to late shift work are highly valued. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Deliver high-quality, beautifully presented dishes during evening service, following established menu specifications and presentation standards.
• Set up and stock food items at line stations to ensure efficient service throughout the evening, replenishing as needed and preparing for the next shift.
• Complete nightly prep lists and contribute to maintaining readiness for the following day’s operations.
• Follow kitchen checklists and protocols for efficient closing and end-of-day tasks.
• Work closely with servers to ensure timely, accurate food service, addressing guests' dietary needs, preferences, and allergies.
• Uphold strict portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality standards; follow recipes accurately and use appropriate utensils.
• Prevent food spoilage and contamination by following stringent sanitation and health regulations.
• Conduct regular food temperature checks and taste tests to ensure quality and consistency throughout the evening.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist in daily and weekly cleaning of all prep and storage areas, ensuring the kitchen is thoroughly cleaned at the end of each shift.
• Promptly report maintenance or repair needs to the Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with kitchen and prep team members.
• Participate in evening training and development programs to enhance culinary skills and knowledge.
• Interact with guests, colleagues, and community members professionally, fostering a welcoming and courteous atmosphere.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and service standards, especially during evening service.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Culinary experience in high-volume, upscale dinner service or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Food handler certification.
• Proficiency in knife skills and evening-specific kitchen equipment.
• Ability to multitask under the unique pressures of dinner service and build positive rapport with evening staff.
• Proficient in computer skills relevant to kitchen operations, including email and kitchen-specific software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in fast-paced situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Operate in a dynamic evening kitchen environment, managing high guest expectations and coordinating with other evening team members.
• Adapt to the unique demands of PM service, including task changes and service interruptions.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Physical requirements include the ability to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Seasonal employment may apply, with reapplication required at the end of the seasonal period if continued employment is desired. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.