Advanced Cook - PT/FT Winter Seasonal (109608)

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts.You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide superior service to our customers (internal and external) at all times. Follow the Resort Etiquette Guidelines while interacting with the guests and respond to all guests in a courteous, efficient manner.
• Assist with setting up and stocking work areas with all necessary food, supplies and equipment.
• Assist with the preparation of various hot foods, such as cooking basic sauces, soups and vegetable dishes; butchering meats, poultry and fish.
• Perform a variety of more complex cooking tasks, such as sautéing.
• Assist with the proper plating of dinners.
• Assist with the preparation of various breakfast and/or luncheon entrees and side dishes.
• Oversee a variety of other basic food preparation tasks, such as the cleaning and cutting of fruits and vegetables, preparing of individual portions of side dishes and desserts, slicing of meats and cheese, and the like.
• Ensure that foods are maintained at proper temperatures for serving.
• Ensure that established health and safety procedures are followed.
• Monitor all foods for quality of taste, texture and appearance.
• Monitor all food production methods for cost and time efficiency.
• Assist with various inventory control and ordering tasks.
• Assist in menu planning for assigned meals/functions.

WORKING RELATIONSHIP

• Reports to person in charge
• Works closely with Servers, Bartender, Dishwashers, etc

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, lift and carry heavy objects

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduation or equivalent, training in a culinary arts school plus two years of professional cooking experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Broad base of knowledge and skills in quantity food handling, preparation and cooking.
• Strong understanding of restaurant kitchen operations.
• Previous supervisory experience desirable.
• Knowledge of inventory control, ordering, menu planning, and quality control methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Work with a team that’s passionate about providing world-class experiences at one of the legendary Midwest family winter destinations. An easy drive from many southeast Michigan cities, Mt. Brighton is truly the place where Epic begins offering year-round amenities from skiing to golf and mountain biking.Become part of the Mt. Brighton family. www.vailresortscareers.com

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 109608