Kitchen Steward / Prep Cook

Reports To: F&B Manager

Department: Food and Beverage Services

Status: Full Time Seasonal

Date: 04/11/2024

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Kitchen Steward / Prep Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking recipes and providing a clean and sanitized food and beverage operation for all Granby Ranch establishments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain an organized, clean, efficient work space and maintain sanitization throughout the day in accordance with COVID-19 regulations and company policy.
• Maintain professional and accurate preparation and presentation of all food inventories.
• Ensure inventory is secure, appropriately stocked, and handled property.
• Observe proper cleaning procedures and maintain an impeccably clean and orderly kitchen.
• Maintain quality and portion control of all menu items.
• Comply with all Colorado State Health Codes and all safety requirements.
• Clean pots, pans, silverware, plates and other kitchen equipment in a timely manner, daily.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a positive, professional role model, adhering to the company’s hospitality standards.
• Maintain an exceptional level of guest service in all interaction with guests, fellow employees, and management.
• Assist and support other departments for races, events and operations on high volume days.
• Monitor chemicals and water temperatures on the dish machine regularly.
• Maintain cleanliness of garbage and recycling receptacles as needed.
• Break down and remove all boxes and other recyclable items and transport to appropriate location for disposal.
• Maintain linen bags
• Assist with prep cooking as directed by kitchen supervisor or chef
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly ski area by constantly picking up and disposing of debris and trash around resort.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of food recipes including portion controls.
• Some knife skills, and knowledge of basic cuts
• Knowledge of basic culinary techniques including stocks and soups, meat and seafood processing, baking and desserts, vinaigrettes and emulsions
• Knowledge of all proper food handling procedures, including proper labeling, rotation and storage of all food, sanitation, heating and cooling of sauces, soups and stocks
• Knowledge of food & beverage equipment and daily cleaning procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Exceptional customer service and communications skills and maintains a friendly, professional and helpful attitude to all guests and fellow employees.
• Ability to work well under high volume situations.
• Dependable and able to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to solve problems and conflict in a friendly, professional and helpful manner.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Maintain accurate accounting and stocking of food inventories.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly resort area by constantly picking up and disposing of debris and trash.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Speak, read, write in English fluently.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 16 years of age
• Minimum 2 years kitchen experience preferred.
• Familiarity with kitchen and food and beverage equipment
• Familiarity with Colorado State and Health Codes and Liquor Laws.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Indoor work primarily with outdoor cleaning/steward functions for patio.
• Outdoor work is in a mountain environment with variable weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Dexterity for utilizing kitchen equipment.
• Verbal and auditory abilities necessary for communication with others.
• Skiing, Walking, Kneeling, Squatting, Climbing (ladders), Reaching, Grabbing, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Sitting, Standing.
• Weekend and holiday work required.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures within kitchen environment.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.