The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant is seeking professional, highly motivated Cooks to work in a high-volume commercial kitchen environment. Position requires flexibility with scheduling. Compensation: $17.00-$22.00 per hour, depending upon skills and experience. Expected Hours: up to 30 hours per week.
Essential Duties: • Proper food handling, storage, stocking, and rotation. • Executing food products as intended based on the Chefs guidelines and specifications. • Keeps an inventory of their stations products. • Communication with service staff and management concerning new menu items, food preparation methods, availability, and substitutes of food items. • Maintain sanitary conditions and work habits. • Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including knives and cooking appliances. • Works independently and with minimal supervision. • Perform other kitchen duties as assigned. • Completes work in a timely and orderly fashion.
Qualifications: Prior experience in a scratch kitchen. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Ability to read English and be able to reasonably communicate verbally in English. Effective communication skills. Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to stand for long periods. Must be able to go up and down stairs in our multi-level kitchen. Ability to work weekends, all holidays, mornings, and nights.
Work Environment: This position is based in a commercial kitchen environment, often hot, humid, and fast-paced. Exposure to cooking equipment, cleaning chemicals, and sharp instruments is routine. Teamwork is essential in this high-energy setting.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for long periods, bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to go up and down stairs in our multi-level kitchen. Tasks involve repetitive motion and use of hands to handle food tools or controls. The role requires stamina, manual dexterity, and awareness of food safety standards.
Benefits: • 403b Retirement plan with employer matching • Employee recognition at 5 years of service • Monthly employee events • Employee referral program • Flexible work schedule • On-site Library • Discount on Public Event Tickets • Discount in the Mount Vernon Shops • Discount at the Mount Vernon Inn and Food Court Pavilion • Free Parking
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender, sex, including pregnancy, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran, and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The Mount Vernon Ladies Association will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.