Salad/Prep Cook

Salad/Prep Cook

Harrodsburg, KY, USA

Hourly, Full Time

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (SVPH) is on a mission to inspire generations through DISCOVERY, by sharing the legacies of the Kentucky Shakers. SVPH is committed to bridging historic preservation, land conservation, engaged learning and warm hospitality to present an unrivaled destination experience.

Home to the third largest Shaker community in the United States from 1805 until 1910, SVPH manages the country's largest private collection of original 19th century buildings and is the largest National Historic Landmark in Kentucky. Onsite amenities at SVPH include overnight accommodations, dining and catering services, retail shops, event and meeting venues, riverboat rides, historical exhibitions and tours, farm and garden area, nature preserve, multi-use trail system, equestrian stable and an extensive calendar of special programs, activities and events.

Shaker Village Trustees' Table

The Trustee's Table supports the mission of Shaker Village by creating quality dining experiences that embrace contemporary tastes while continuing to champion farm-to-table and sustainable sourcing philosophies in the legacy of the Shakers.

Salad/Prep Cook Job Summary

The Salad/Prep Cook at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is responsible for the proper preparation and execution of lunch and dinner menu items. Successful applicants have already mastered the basics of food preparation. This position takes part in the shift execution of menu items with emphasis on seed to table produce, home cooked desserts, and any other menu items as needed. Must have a do whatever is needed attitude. This position supports management by preparing great menu items to recipe in a timely manner.

Responsibilities and Duties

* Executes cold and hot side menu items to high quality standards * Able to perform under time restraints with a positive attitude * Ensure the proper storage of foods in designated areas, following wrapping, dating and labeling procedures * Ensure all Shaker Village safety and sanitation requirements are met daily * Utilize approved food production standards to maintain proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control * Role model teamwork and great guest service * Assure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements * Assist the line cook when needed by operating the fry station, retrieving more food and other needs * Must have ability to compose aesthetically pleasing main dishes, salads, desserts * Other duties as assigned by management

Skills and Qualifications:

* Demonstrate strong passion and motivation to create excellent meals * Show ability to prepare and execute menu items to recipe standards * Possess good kitchen practices, protocols and procedures * Ability to work safely and efficiently with large volume kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, tilt skillets, slicers and convection ovens

Education and Experience:

* High school diploma required * Able to pass a criminal record background and reference check * Available to work any shift as needed, including weekends

Mental and Physical Requirements:

* Must be capable of standing for long periods * Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds * Must have excellent manual dexterity

Working Environment and Conditions

* Frequent exposure to hot water, potentially slippery floors, ovens, stovetops with varying degrees in temperatures * Frequent exposure to fluctuating temperatures (inside and outside as needed) * Working in close quarters, standing for hours at a time * Lifting heavy pots and kettles, working near hot ovens and grills * Working hours may include early mornings, late evenings, holidays and weekends