SEASONAL LEAD COOK Job at ENDLESS HORIZONS in Clifton

WHO WE ARE:

Do you love to cook? We have just the role for you! We are seeking a Lead Cook at our Hemlock Overlook location. We are looking for a self-starter to support the Food Service team and provide an exceptional dining experience for our guests various ages and demographics.

Along with offering the best dining experience while making delicious, and healthy foods for our guests and staff, the Lead Cook is responsible for ensuring quality standards in all food preparation protocol, as required by Endless Horizons' policies and state health regulations.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Food and Beverage, candidate will be expected to implement and coordinate the food production needs for various programs at Horizons at Hemlock Overlook.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and serve quality meals to guests according to outlined specifications
• Assist with maintaining the inventory, ordering, and receiving of all food and non-food supplies for dining operation.
• Comply with and maintain sanitation standards as put forth by the local Board of Health, ACA (American Camping Association) and Serve Safe as a minimum standard ensuring that safe food handling practices are being strictly observed i.e. Cross contamination of raw and cooked product, proper thawing, cooking, cooling and holding practices,
• Ensure that leftovers are being utilized in a sanitary and economical way, employing the use of time/temperature guidelines for cooling, storing, and reheating as directed by department of health and serve safe.
• Monitor all cold storage holding equipment daily to ensure perishables are being maintained at the proper cold storage minimum per health code and serve-safe guidelines.
• Maintain a positive work environment with all levels of the organization and guests.
• Prepare special meals per request i.e.: family weekend meals, camp outs, canoe trips, lake trips, cook outs, and any other food service need required by our customers
• Maintain kitchen and dining room equipment in safe, clean working order.
• Address any repair, replacement or cleaning needs of equipment promptly.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A minimum of 2-3 years of food preparation experience (supervisory experience preferred)
  
• Ability to work independently and follow direction
• Successful completion of a background check
• Valid Virginia State Driver’s License