Full Time Cook - Highland Center

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Highland Center - Bretton Woods, NH/div divstrongPosition Type/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Full Time/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$18.00 - $18.00 Hourly/div divstrongJob Shift/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Any/div divstrongJob Category/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;New Hampshire/div /div h4Description/h4pspan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="color:#414141"The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) seeks a qualified and enthusiastic Full Time Cook for our span style="background-color:#ffffff"Highland Center Lodge in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest. /span This opportunity is responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals - including breakfast, lunch, dinner and supporting the snack bar/deli - where 95% of the food is made from scratch. We strive for happy visitors and guests, and great food is a big part of the equation! /span/span/span/p pspan style="font-size:12px"span style="background-color:#66ff00"This position requires candidates to live within a comfortable commuting distance of the Lodge as this position does not come with housing.nbsp;/span/span/p pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"strongspan style="color:#000000"What yoursquo;ll be doing: /span/strong /span/span/p ul style="list-style-type:square" lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Prepare all meals and snacks as scheduled and instructed according to pre-planned menus and established meal times (specifically breakfast and dinner buffets along with bread and dessert)/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Assist the HC Manager in creating appropriate menus for the season, holidays and specialty dinners. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Welcome and assist outdoor program center visitors and guests in a positive manner; respond to any problems or special requests with a professional demeanor. This includes but is not limited to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack bar/deli guests. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Clean, sanitize and inspect all areas maintained by the Kitchen Staff on a daily basis and as needed, to exceed New Hampshire Board of Health standards. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Supervise snack bar/deli during assigned shift with daily upkeep, prep, and service of customers. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Provide assistance as directed for inventories and ordering of food and supplies on a weekly basis. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Support and direct Kitchen Staff in the preparation and cleaning duties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner set-ups and breakdowns utilizing on-site guidelines and resources. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Assist in the preparation, set up and break down of coffee breaks, receptions, or any other special functions and/or events during work shifts. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Actively participates in recycling programs, composting, the use of green materials and local food programs. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Actively promote and provide up to date information on the services and programs of the AMC and encourage membership to support the AMCrsquo;s public service efforts. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Plan and attend training and supervisory meetings at HC and other AMC facilities as required. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Other duties as assigned. This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor. /span/span/span/span/li /ul h4Qualifications/h4brpspan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"strongspan style="color:#000000"What wersquo;re looking for: /span/strong /span/span/p ul style="list-style-type:square" lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Professional experience in preparing diverse, health-conscious meals including foods that incorporate fresh, local and/or organic ingredients in an institutional setting is preferred. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to be a team player within a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Familiarity with the White Mountain National Forest and enthusiasm for AMC programs and mission is preferred. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Candidate must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and evenings on a routine basis. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Physical abilities: Ability to stand, sit, walk for 8 hours at a time and lift up to 60 pounds from waist to head height, or from floor to waist height is required. Job will require working in and around a standard commercial kitchen with only occasional exposure to hazardous cleaning products./span/span/span/spanbr / nbsp;/li /ul pspan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"strongspan style="color:#000000"Compensation and benefits:/span/strong /span/span/p ul style="list-style-type:square" lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Salary Range: $18.00/hour /span/span/span/span ul lispan style="font-size:12px"emThe salary range for this position is contingent on experience, education, skills and geographic differential relevant to the position. Please note that the indicated starting salary range describes the range for an incumbent in this position. New staff members typically start at the beginning of the range percentile to ensure internal salary equity./em/span/li /ul /li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Group Health Plan: 75% employer paid /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Optional Vision Insurance /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Optional Dental Insurance /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Group Life Insurance: 100% employer paid /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Long Term Disability Insurance: 100% employer paid /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Matching 403(b): 4% with vesting schedule /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Vacation: 3 weeks accrued each year to start /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Holidays: Up to 11 paid holidays per year /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Free use of AMC Destinations /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Free annual AMC membership /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="background-color:#ffffff"span style="color:#444444"Prodeals discounts on equipment and gear /span/span/span/span/li /ul pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"strongspan style="color:#000000"To Apply: /span/strong /span/span/p pspan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"span style="color:#000000"Please include a resume and cover letter. No phone calls please. /span/span/span/p pspan style="color:#000000"emspan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"AMC encourages all interested candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. If you have a passion for the outdoors and believe your skills and experiences align with this role, we welcome your application.nbsp;/span/span/em/span/p pspan style="font-size:12px"span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"emspan style="color:#000000"The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results./span/em /span/span/p pnbsp;/p