Description
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.
Requirements
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.