Cook - Loveland Living Planet Aquarium - Vermilion Hospitality Group

Vermilion Hospitality Group (Draper, UT)

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Position Overview: The Cook is responsible for ensuring that timely, safe, food is produced using the current recipe and guest request for a quality result.

Essential Job Functions: The Cook must have knowledge of food preparation techniques and be able to produce hot and cold food items using current approved recipes meeting exacting standards. This includes but is not limited to handling food products from a raw state through the cooking and preparation process to the final plating, for service and or display. Cook is responsible for following and enforcing food safety and sanitation practices to ensure all food is handled in accordance with local health department and Vermilion Hospitality Group policies. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for proper use of cooking utensils and equipment, storage, labeling and dating of food products as well as ensuring clean and sanitized working areas. The Cook will have to work with a variety of teammates with varying degrees of skill and knowledge of high-volume kitchen production and must be able to partner with individuals to obtain successful results. This includes but is not limited to cleaning kitchen areas during and after events, leaving them in a ready state for future use.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid Food Handler Card on file with Vermilion Hospitality Group and in your possession for each shift worked.
• Must be able to perform mathematical equations as they relate to recipes.
• Must be able to understand and follow specific instructions for recipes.
• Must have a H.S Diploma/G.E.D.
• Must complete all pre-employment forms,
• Must successfully pass a background check
• Must be able to work with a group as well as independently.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced high stress environment.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Preferred current SERV Safe Certification

• Preferred 1.5 + years' experience in high volume kitchen setting

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and be on your feet for several hours.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in extreme temperature fluctuations and around excessive noise.

The above description is not all-inclusive and may include other related duties as needed.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Vermilion Hospitality Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and, as such, we consider individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by state and federal regulations will be met. Discriminatory or harassing conduct in the workplace, whether committed by management or non-management employees or outside person (vendors, customer, etc.) is prohibited.