Restaurant Cook 1

Company: Great Wolf Lodge
Location: Williamsburg
Posted on: January 8, 2022

Job Description:

INCREASED PAY RATES! - $17.00/hour
At Great Wolf, the Restaurant Cook 1 works in a fast paced, exciting environment to deliver on our commitment to high quality hospitality. The Restaurant Cook 1prepares food in accordance with recipes set by the executive chef, ensuring meal quality and guest satisfaction.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure the daily operation of the back of house adheres to operating procedure guidelines
Perform food preparation tasks for all fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, etc. used in recipes
Prepare all food items per recipe guidelines, tasting and adjusting for flavor with assistance of chef
Ensure back of house area adheres to the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service
Maintain appropriate levels of necessary dishes and utensils; keep all dishware used in cooking and serving clean and sanitary at all times
Monitor supply levels in back of house area and replenish as necessary
Monitor equipment operation, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, maintain supplies, and call for repairs as necessary
Ensure compliance with all food-handling and sanitation regulations
Basic Qualifications & Skills
Some High School education or equivalent
Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and Holidays as needed
Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen
Desired Qualifications & Traits
Enrollment in, or willingness to work towards culinary degree
Previous cook experience
Understanding of sanitation-related issues and knowledge of precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment
Proven teamwork
Projects professional image that inspires trust and confidence
Enthusiastic and positive energy
Physical Requirements
Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Able to bend, stretch, and twist
Able to stand for long periods of time

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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