The Sun Valley Cook plays an important role in supporting daily kitchen operations by preparing high-quality food, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and following established culinary procedures. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their culinary skills, gain experience in a professional kitchen environment, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain a constantly safe, clean, and sanitary work environment
- Prepare foods according to recipes and/or house standards
- Practice proper food storage principles
- Understand and exhibit appropriate Garde-Manger skills to enhance the appearance of food items
- Prepare foods efficiently according to recipes and/or house standards
- Preparation of stocks, soups, sauces, salads, vinaigrettes, dressings, hors d’oeuvres, and appetizers
- Prep, trim, and portion proteins; break down fish, shellfish, and crustaceans
- Grill, roast, braise, poach, and/or sauté exacting specifications
- Maintain a constantly safe, clean, and sanitary work environment
- Observe the mechanical safety of kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs to the supervisor
Qualifications:
- Possess a sound understanding of culinary terminology
- Understand and carry out detailed written or verbal instructions
- Ability to learn and handle kitchen cutlery efficiently and safely using kitchen equipment and utensils for various fruits, vegetables, and herbs
- Ability to identify and safely use kitchen equipment and utensils
- Exhibit supervisory role when needed, exhibiting professional appearance and attitude
- Understand nutrition, portion control, costing, and elimination of food waste
- Ability to operate all kitchen equipment safely
- Understand and carry out innovative practices
- Exhibit extraordinary drive and passion for food
- Possess exceptional organizational and creative skills
- Work in, guide, and lead a team environment with enthusiasm and pride
- Follow kitchen grooming standards
- Engage in physical activities like standing for long periods, walking, and utilizing hands for tasks that involve gripping, handling, and reaching
- Can safely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds