J1 - Cook

We invite you to join the high-energy team at Chatham Bars Inn, a Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Hotel on Cape Cod, Massachusetts with 25 oceanfront acres, 217 rooms and suites, five restaurants, boating, a private beach, full-service spa, 8-acre farm and endless recreation activities. Open year round, the Inn is a five-minute stroll from Chathams charming Main Street and within a short drive of all Cape Cod has to offer. The depth and talent of our culinary team provides an exciting atmosphere of creativity and ongoing professional development with five restaurants, banquets, corporate events and weddings. The Inn sources most ingredients locally from the Chatham Bars Inn Farm, local fishermen and purveyors. Innovative areas include our bread program, preservation and fermentation, partnership with our farm, changing menus and a dedicated pastry team.

The position of Prep Cook provides the opportunity to gain valuable work experience with on-the-job training in a live professional kitchen. The Prep Cook will prep the mise en place for the menu items and batch production items for the various dining outlets on the property, all under the guidance of professional chefs at Chatham Bars Inn.

Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
Currently enrolled in culinary school program or prior experience working in a restaurant kitchen is required
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English with guests, co-workers, and management personnel.
Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and stand for up to five hours per shift, five days a week.
Ability to work well under the pressure of meeting production schedules and timeliness of food displays.
Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Essential Job:
Ability to maintain a clean, neat and organized work environment.
Ability to follow recipes; able to increase or decrease recipe as needed.
Demonstrates good knife skills.
Ability to season food properly.
Ability to properly follow all processes that are in place.
Understands how to read menu order tickets.
Ability to properly rotate products in walk in cooler.
Clean and maintain kitchen area properly.