Line Cook Canopy Luna Lounge, Salt Yard Café & Bar
Line Cook Canopy Luna Lounge, Salt Yard Café & Bar
Our Beliefs
At The Fathom Companies, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where empowerment, creativity, and teamwork flourish. Fathom and our Team members are strongly supported on the foundation of our six core values: building relationships, embracing dynamism, leading with compassion, fostering accountability, embodying resilience, and maintaining a positive outlook. Sustainability and community engagement are integral to our mission, as we strive to make meaningful contributions to our local communities. We believe in the boundless opportunities that arise from a foundation of mutual trust and respect.
Department: Culinary/Kitchen
Accountable To: Executive Chef/ Executive Sous Chef/Sous Chef
Primary Objective of Position
Manage all aspects of the food production for restaurants and banquets, including food preparation according to the description. Adhere to sanitation practices.
Essential Functions
Prepare food items for customers using a quality predetermined method in a timely and consistent manner. Will provide high-quality, attractive meals for Banquets, the Luna Lounge and the Salt Yard Café & Bar
Set up station with predetermined mise en place required to service all cooking functions
Have thorough knowledge of menus, standard recipes, and preparation methods
Prepare all orders on a timely basis
Practice sanitation and safety daily to ensure total customer satisfaction and health regulation requirements
In the absence of upper kitchen management, may be asked to supervise Steward, Food preparations and cooking functions
Adhere to all applicable Property Standard Operating Procedures
Other
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Associates with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, Associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.
Upon employment, All Associates are required to fully comply with company rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the facilities. Anyone who violates company policies and expectations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment
Supportive Functions
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:
Maintain any required Certifications
Operate and clean equipment properly
Promptly report all maintenance issues
Properly receive and store food and other deliveries
Maintain positive relationships with upper kitchen management as well as other department managers that are directly related to the Food & Drink operations at the hotel
Participate, support and make recommendations for ongoing and continuous Culinary development and improvement
Take every opportunity to amaze the guests
Ensures all guests are being treated in an efficient and courteous manner and that all Property standards are being applied
Prevent wastage, spoilage and shrinkage
Ensure proper receiving and storage procedures
Participate in physical inventories
Teamwork Requirements
Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team
Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior
Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers
Be self-motivated and use time wisely
Effectively communicate pertinent information both verbally and written with or without communication technology
Respond positively to new ideas
Openly accept critical/developmental feedback
Report to work on time
Perform other assignments as directed by Management
Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the handbook
Safety and Security
Be knowledgeable of policies regarding emergency procedures and security concerns
Be knowledgeable about harassment in the workplace and appropriate reporting steps
Should be able to identify and address deficiencies in cleanliness and safety standards and notify appropriate team members of same
Adhere to all state and federal requirements regarding to the sale of alcohol
Adhere to all Health Department requirements
Maintain a clean and orderly work area free of hazards
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be able to communicate in and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace with or without communication technology
Ability to be focused and self-motivated; there is minimal supervision
Ability to participate as a part of a team
Ability to follow recipes their instructions
Physical Demands
Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 degrees F) and kitchens (+110 degrees F), possible for one hour or more
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length
Ability to physically handle knives, pots, mirrors, or other display items as well as grasp, lift and carry items from shelves and otherwise transport up to 50 pounds to every area of the kitchen. Ability to perform cutting skills on work surfaces, topped with cutting boards, 3 to 4 feet in height.
Properly use and handle various kitchen machinery to include slicers, buffalo chopper, grinders, mixers, and other kitchen related equipment
Ability to physically self-demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices
The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level
Must be able to exert well-paced ability in a limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis
Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis; must be able to stretch to fulfill cleaning/inspection tasks
Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously
Must be able to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis
Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. regularly
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and co-workers
Kitchen safety requires visual functions of near, far and depth perception
Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment
Requires finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment
Qualifications
High school or equivalent education required. Certified Cook level or higher. Minimum of two years’ experience in hotel or resort kitchen.
Grooming
All associates must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Property Standards and must dress in professional appropriate attire.
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Experience:
Culinary experience: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Portland, ME 04101: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person