Cook/Barista

4 months ago

Canon City, United States Royal Gorge Route Full time
Description:
Reports To: Back of House Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly, non-exempt

Prepared By: HR Director

Prepared Date: 5/3/24

Compensation: $14.42 per hour plus tips

Summary: Cooks/Baristas work closely with guests preparing and serving food and beverages accurately, timely and to our guests' expectations.

About Us: The Royal Gorge Route Railroad carries over 250,000 guests from around the world through Colorado's Royal Gorge. Our focus is on providing an outstanding, safe, and consistently fantastic experience across all touch points while on property and onboard the train. The Royal Gorge Route employs up to approximately 400 staff members during peak seasons, with about 75 on duty at any one time. Our train consist currently supports up to 800 passengers per run, and includes several dome cars, classic dining cars, bar cars, coach cars and open-air carsall of which are supported by onboard kitchens and full bars, as well as a scratch-cooking commissary kitchen, ticketing operation and retail experience in the Santa Fe Depot.

Essential Functions
  • Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
  • Assumes 100% responsibility for the quality of products served
  • Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
  • Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at each train kitchen to assure a smooth service period
  • Portions food products before cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, panini grills, fryers, microwaves, saut burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment
  • Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sauting, or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning, and/or marinating
  • Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
  • Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly
  • Assists in food prep assignments at the depot during off-peak periods as needed
  • Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations and/or assists others in closing the kitchen
  • Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
  • When working in the Caboose Caf, prepares, makes, and serves coffee-based beverages and other types of beverages using provided equipment
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management
Education/Minimum Requirements
  • Prior cooking experience in a restaurant preferred but not required
  • Prior barista experience is preferred but not required
Skills/Aptitudes
  • English language and professional communication skills are required
  • Ability to take direction and work under moderate supervision
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to work quickly, calmly, and effectively under pressure
  • Must have problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized
  • Commitment to quality service and food knowledge
Working Conditions/Essential Job Functions
  • This position will spend 98% of the time standing and 2% of the time sitting
  • Fast-paced; constantly moving
  • Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water
  • Working closely with guests
  • Must regularly stand, reach, stoop, climb steps, use fine motor skills, read, speak, and write
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly

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