Sundown Cafe Cook

Position Title:     Sundown Café Prep_Cook 

Department:        Food & Beverage

Reports To:          Executive Chef

Status:          Full Time Seasonal/Year-Round or Part-Time Seasonal/Year-Round, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Working Hours:    Varied hours/shifts, fluctuates with time of season, weekends and holidays typical

Wage:         $17.00 - $18.00 per hour 

Benefits:         Maryland Accrued Sick time/401k/Recreational Privileges

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Position Summary: As a Sundown Café Cook, will assist in daily back of house operations, such as prepping and preparing café menu items, signing out and transporting product, maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen area, shoveling snow.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

Wisp Resort is a four-season ski, golf and recreational destination resort.  Because of the nature of the resort business, employees may be asked to perform other duties outside of the job description.  Also, hours of operation are 24/7 including weekends and holidays.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities: Cook Level 1 – NE02                

•    Self-motivated

•    Prep and cook café menu items according to recipe and maintaining portion control.

•    Ability to read and follow recipes, prep Lists and pay attention to detail and instructions.

•    Exhibits ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with limited supervision in a team environment.

•    Assist in the signing out and the transport of product to the café.

•    Assist with general upkeep of the kitchen i.e.: cleaning, sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, shoveling snow.

•    Ability to identify food spoilage and understand hot and cold food holding temperature parameters, i.e. danger zones.

•    Possess the knowledge of how to use and clean cutlery and kitchen equipment safely. 

•    Be self-motivated utilize time management skills.

Qualifications:

Successful execution of this job requires an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

Education and/or Experience:

Level 1 Cook:

•    High School Diploma or equivalent, unless company sees capability without minimum education requirement

•    Previous kitchen experience helpful

•    1-2 years kitchen experience preferred

•    ServSafe Certificate helpful

Language Skills:

•    Basic English

Mathematical Skills:

•    Basic math

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

•    Drivers License, unrestricted, with insurable driving record, for off-site catering

•    ServSafe Certificate

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    Standing, reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, push and pull items weighing 25 to 50lbs or less.

•    Manual dexterity, auditory and visual demands.

•    Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Work Environment/Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    General kitchen back-of-house atmosphere with many varied aspects.

•    Duties may be mentally demanding or stressful at times, particularly during peak season time periods.

•    Positions may require a longer than average work day (8 hours).

Disclaimer:  The information listed in this Job Description may only be a summary of the work involved and could change depending on the future direction of the company.  The right of final decision is with the management of the company and the company is eligible to reject any applicant without disclosing the reason.