Line Cook

Job Description

The Resort at Paws Up is America's premier luxury ranch resort. Set on a 37,000-acre ranch, Paws Up embodies the spirit of the American West.  It's a family owned and award-winning destination that truly inspires.

The Resort at Paws Up is seeking to add a Line Cook to our team. The role of the Line Cook is to prepare and produce culinary items as instructed in a clean, timely, efficient, and exact manner as dictated by the direct supervisor.

The Primary Functions are:

Set up station with predetermined mise en place to ensure everything will be ready for service.
Prepare food items for guests using a quality predetermined method in a timely and consistent manner.
Cook all food according to recipes, quality standards, presentations standards, and food
preparation checklist.
Demonstrate safe and proper use of equipment at all times; Perform duties in a safe manner.
Reduce waste in the kitchen to a minimum.
Understand and implement the basic culinary tasks and procedures such as first-in, first-out (FIFO), labeling and sanitation.
Monitor all food quality and presentation while preparing food.
Stock and rotate food; alert the Sous Chef regarding low inventory items.
Work on the line, salad station, and prep station or any other stations as needed.
Control the pace of the food orders and set the tone for the ticket flowing process.
Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, oven steam table, and flat top grill.
Advise in the preparation of ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
Label, date, store and rotate all products while maintaining assigned stock levels. Control food items requested, ensuring stock is maintained without over production.
Demonstrate proper production of food items, working efficiently to achieve maximum productivity.
Assist in the set-up and break down of work station.
Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
Cut, trim, and bone meats and poultry for cooking.
Practice basic sanitation and stock rotation and refrigerator cleanliness; keep all work areas clean and tidy.

Looking for Team Members with:

High school diploma, GED or vocational training or job-related course work; Certificate in culinary arts or relevant field
Two years’ experience as a Cook/Line Cook in a resort or fine dining setting
Knowledge of world class hospitality and service
Valid Food Handler’s License
Valid State Driver’s License

Team members can look forward to:

Carpool Reimbursement $5-$20/Day
Employee lunch provided
Referral Bonus
Employee Assistance Program
Limited Housing Assistance Available
Employee discounts on merchandise
Opportunities for career development and advancement

The Resort at Paws Up provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.