Culinary Associate

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Culinary Associate to join our team at Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center. As a Banquet Cook, you will play a vital role in ensuring the success of our restaurant outlet by maintaining a positive attitude and cooperative working environment, maximizing productivity, and adhering to recipes and exceptional food quality.

• Ensure the operation is set for success and ready to open daily, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of all food & beverage menu items.
• Maintain proper sanitation of the Back of House operations and keep the restaurant well maintained and organized at all times.
• Assist restaurant staff when necessary to provide optimum service to guests, controlling recipes by weighing and measuring designated ingredients.
• Provides food preparation assistance by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits; cleaning, cutting, and grinding meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Prepares soups and sauces, maintaining a calm presence, especially under stressful situations.
• Works with steward department as needed - segregating and removing garbage; steam-cleaning or hosing garbage containers; following sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Management of FIFO and par levels – inventory regulations, requisitioning supplies, and proper storing.
• Maintain proper uniform, name tag, and hat in accordance to Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center Handbook.

• Promotes team spirit and works collaboratively to achieve team goals, having an attendance record aligned with Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center Handbook.
• Dedicated to exceeding quality standards and providing products and services of the highest caliber, inspiring others with enthusiasm and positive energy.
• Places high priority on personal and professional growth, keeping knowledge and skills current through continued education, reading industry journals, and participating in professional organizations.
• Thorough understanding of sanitation-related issues, taking all precautions and preventative measures necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent experience, maintaining Servsafe certification, and ability to pass Culinary Exam 2 with a score of 90%.

• Lift up to 50 lbs., sit and/or stand for long periods.