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The Yarrow Group Line Cook - Ace Gillett's (PLUS Kitchen Appreciation Fee 3-5 an Hour) in Fort Collins, Colorado
Ace Gillett's has a 3% kitchen appreciation fee that is 100% distributed to our amazing culinary team!
ABOUT US
The Yarrow Group is a collection of independently spirited and branded hotels focused on remarkable hospitality™. We see every day as an opportunity to enrich the lives of our employees, guests, and communities. Our vision, mission, values and commitments are at the core of every decision we make and every person we hire. No heroes, no egos–just a diverse group of individuals with solid relationships built on a foundation of trust that honors our employees, guests, and investors.
OUR VALUES
We Engage and We Listen
We Care and We Own
We Provide and We Ensure
We Appreciate and We have Fun
JOB OVERVIEW
Ace Gillett’s Line Cooks assist the Head Chef in daily operations and cooking, as well as banquets hosted by Ace Gillett’s. Line Cooks are responsible for preparing food items, cooking during service, and general pantry stock. Under the supervision of the Head Chef, Line Cooks may create their own specials. Cleaning and maintaining a safe work area are also required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Memorizing recipes, policies, procedures, and standard portion sizes.
Preparing ingredients and components of each recipe on the restaurant’s menu.
Maintaining freshness of product and rotating old product out.
Working with a team of Cooks to handle varying levels of activity.
Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe workspace at all times to avoid contamination.
Being aware of and following all kitchen health and safety regulations and guideline.
Daily preparation of all food items.
Communicating with other cooks and servers in regards to customer needs.
Receiving and checking food orders.
Cleaning dishes.
Assist with the creation and planning of menu items.
Adhere to the policies and procedures of the hotel.
Maintain effective communication within department, including Front of House.
Participates in all projects, programs, and assignments to ensure that hotel and restaurant guidelines and procedures are being followed.
Is aligned with the culture, values, goals, and human resource programs of the hotel and The Yarrow Group.
Always maintains a professional appearance and attitude.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
1-year cook experience preferred
Serv-Safe certified preferred
Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment
Knife handling and food preparation experience
Proper food handling skills
Desire to design new dishes
Knowledge of food allergies
Organizational and time management skills
Be an active team player and ability to collaborate across teams
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands & work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, feel, or finger; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their direct report.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources