Village Hotel Cook I

Requisition Number 18-0249

Post Date 3/14/2018

Title Village Hotel Cook I

City Asheville

State NC

Employment Status Flex Staff (1000-1559 hours/year)

Department VH - Village Hotel Food

Description

The Cook I is primary responsible for the preparation of food products for use in menu items and specials that represent Biltmore’s standards for all dining, banquet and a
la carte services. Cook Is are generally working in the pantry/prep stations in the kitchen and are charged with cold food and ingredient preparation, garnishing, and production for banquet and buffet service.
Cook Is may also staff buffet carving and/or service stations and prepare basic “made to order” requests for guests at stations as needed.
The success of this position will be measured by guest satisfaction, cleanliness, organization, product quality, consistency and timeliness of service.
$11.50/hr

Requirements

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Previous experience with food preparation in a full-service restaurant strongly preferred.
Culinary certification(s) and/or training helpful. The ideal candidate will have had at least six (6) months of prior experience with food prep in a fine dining/upscale setting with exposure to banquet and buffet production as well as a
la carte service.

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Basic math, knife handling, and food preparation skills.

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Knowledge of food sanitation procedures.
ServSafe certification preferred.

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Ability to read and execute recipes.

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Able to work effectively with or without direct supervision.

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Strong time management and organizational skills.

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Ability to be proactive, exercise good judgment, and take initiative where needed.

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Commitment to delivering world class guest service and dining experiences.

Physical Requirements:

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Able to sit, stand, twist, bend, push, pull, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis for periods of up to 10 hours a day.

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Able to work effectively in a kitchen environment with fluctuations in temperature
and conditions (heat, cold, humidity) for an extended period of time.