Cook - Full-time / Part-time

**Successful candidates for this position will not start until sometime in February.**

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We are inviting experience cooks to join our culinary team at The Inn!  The Cook is tasked with preparing food and sauces, as well as assisting the chefs with service.  They also need passion and enthusiasm for the quality and presentation of food on every plate served.

A successful Cook should be knowledgeable in various cooking techniques and have a passion for doing so.  They should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Please note:  In this position, you will be required to work on weekends, holidays, and Hokie game days.

Full- and part-time opportunities are available. Pay starts at $15.00/hour and increases based upon experience.  Full-time positions are eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability and a generous paid leave program.  Company 401(k) and an Employee Assistance Program are available to ALL employees, as well as a Team Member Travel program providing discounted rates! 

Overview:

The Cook will prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts for the hotel. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain and strictly abide by State sanitation/Health regulations and Hotel requirements.
• Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Complete opening duties: a) Set up the workstation with tools, equipment, and supplies. b) Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment, and supplies. c) Check production schedule and pars. d) Establish priority items for the day. e) Transport supplies from the Storeroom and stock in designated areas.
• Start prep work on items needed for the menu of the day.
• Inform F&B service staff of 86'd items and the number of available menu specials throughout the meal period.
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Hotel requirements.
• Closing Duties: a) Return all food items to the proper storage areas. b) Wrap, cover, label, and date all items being put away. c) Straighten up and organize all storage areas. d) Clean up and wipe down food prep areas, reach-ins/walk-ins, shelves. e) Return all unused and clean utensils/equipment to the specified locations. f) Turn off all equipment not needed for the next shift.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy; prioritize and organize; follow directions thoroughly; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): or Work Equivalent.
• Experience with food preparation and handling.
• Certification of Culinary training or apprenticeship is preferred.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.