The Castle Hotel & Spa is actively searching for Culinary Staff to join our Team! You must be PASSIONATE about your work, able to work in a PROFESSIONAL kitchen with high standards, and ENJOY COOKING above all. We are looking for leaders with positive attitudes. Career advancement available for the right candidates .

The Castle Hotel & Spa is located in historic Tarrytown, perched majestically atop one of the highest points in the region overlooking the historic Hudson River in the lower Hudson Valley of Westchester County, NY.

The Castle Hotel & Spa features 31 traditionally appointed guest rooms and suites, 4,100 square feet of meeting and event space, Equus, a farm to table Mediterranean inspired restaurant, a luxurious Spa with his and her whirlpool, health and fitness center, and a spectacular outdoor seasonal pool and whirlpool, landscaped jogging paths.

Pay range is $16.00 to $20.00 for positions.

The Castle Hotel & Spa is managed by Hay Creek Hotels. Visit www.HayCreekHotels.com/Careers to learn more!

Job Summary:

• Participate in all pre-opening scheduled training sessions.
• Learn and remain familiar with menu items and assume responsibility for all food rotation and proper timing of foods.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine to ensure that all items needed are in stock for the menu.
• Coordinate with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine for food preparation, presentation and proper service procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstation, kitchen area, and walk in cooler/freezer.
• Review prep list, check daily pars and maintain pars as necessary.
• Prepare food of consistent quality by following recipe and production/portion standards, per check from servers.
• Practice conscious knowledge of food allergies and all safety procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, waffle iron and flat top grill.

Hay Creek offers an extensive benefit and incentive package, including;

• Insurance Benefit package, to include Company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Competitive Salary/Wages
• Competitive Paid Time Off Structure including Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, Jury Duty Leave, and Bereavement Leave
• Standard Annual Performance/Salary Reviews
• Merit and Cost of Living Adjustments
• Free Parking
• Employee and Friends & Family Lodging Discounts as low as forty-nine dollars per night at all HCH Properties
• Discounts at specific property partners (NEIRA, Historic Hotels of America)
• 50% Discount when Dining at any HCH Property
• Industry Discounts through Working Advantage (Entertainment Tickets, Hotels, Rental Cars, Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, etc.)
• Discounts at each of our Spas, Golf Courses, Fitness rooms/programs and other featured amenities
• Supportive, open-door policy work environment
• Work Culture that is fun, energetic and motivating
• Employee Recognition Program - 'Delight and Surprise Dollars'
• Accelerated Career Advancement to include professional enrichment, conferences & classes, and manager in training programs.

Experience and Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must continuously demonstrate a positive, upbeat and customer-focused attitude.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and other high-volume days and times (i.e. town festivals).
• May be subject to successful completion of background check and/or DMV check.