Lead Cook (AM)

We are seeking a talented Lead Line Cook for our fantastic and fast-growing restaurant, The Canal Club, at The Scott Resort and Spa!

Summary of Position:

The Lead Line Cook is responsible for preparation, set-up, and maintenance of all meat, fish, poultry, and other food items prepared in the broiler and sauté station for The Canal Club restaurant.

Essential Functions:

•  Prepare daily requisition for supplies and food items

•  Prepare all food items according to specific recipes or as specified on guest checks

•  Visually inspect, select, and use only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of menu items

•  Check and control the proper storage of product, especially on specific cuts of meat

•  Keep all refrigeration and storage areas clean and organized, complying with health department regulations

•  Keep all working areas clean and organized, complying with health department standards

•  Other supportive functions as determined by the Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Executive Chef

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Culinary or apprenticeship program preferred

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years cooking experience in a similar environment required. Broiler and sauté experience preferred

Certificates or Licenses: Valid Maricopa County Food Service Worker card

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•           Knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking, i.e. sauces, stocks, and cooking procedures

•           Knowledge of the acceptable standards of sanitation

•           Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, including but not limited to: stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, and similar tools

•           Ability to butcher fish and/or meat

•           Basic mathematical skills to prepare recipes

•           Ability to understand and comply with all Health Department standards

•           Ability to memorize and perform to Resort Standards, AAA Four-Diamond standards

Personal Characteristics:

Behaves ethically

Organized: Maintain a neat, organized workspace, maintaining important documents pertinent to job

Communicates effectively: Speaks and listens in a clear, thorough, and timely manner, effectively reading and writing, using the English language in order to properly document incidents and activities

Professional Appearance: Exhibits an appearance appropriate for a four-diamond resort (Specific grooming standards are available for review)

Working Conditions:

Attendance as scheduled is a critical element in all positions at The Scott Resort & Spa.

The Scott Resort & Spa’s leaders and team members believe each guest should be treated with respect and professionalism. We create genuine hospitality, enticing our guests to return again and again. In order to be successful at The Scott Resort & Spa, team members must share both our vision and our values. This includes possessing and demonstrating a high level of courtesy and respect for both internal and external guests. Our fun, friendly and enthusiastic team members treat every guest as if they were our only guest. A true customer focus is essential to success with our property.