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Killington, Vermont's largest hospitality management company—the Karr Group—is seeking talented Line Cooks with experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant to join our culinary team!
We are seeking experienced culinarians - including Line, Grill, and Sauté Cooks.
As a Line Cook, you are the backbone of the kitchen. You are responsible for specific stations or areas of preparation and it is up to you to ensure that dishes are ready to go and that the chef’s instructions are followed. You should have an excellent understanding of various cooking techniques, ingredients, equipment, and procedures. You have high-level multitasking abilities and are able to work with speed and precision.
The Grill Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality meats, poultry, seafood and vegetables using a flat top, grill, or fryer. You should have basic butchery skills and be familiar with various cuts of meat and their correct cooking temperature. As the grill cook, you are the anchor of the kitchen and are responsible for the coordination of the kitchen line during service and control the quality, flow, and timing of food.
The Sauté Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality meats, poultry, vegetables, and a high volume of seafood, as well as house-made sauces. You should be experienced with à la minute cooking and be knowledgeable about various cuts of meat and their correct cooking temperature. As the sauté cook, you are an important part of the culinary team and drive the expediting process. This position works closely with the grill cook and the rest of the culinary team to coordinate the kitchen line during service and control the quality, flow, and timing of food.
Our ideal candidate is passionate about food, has accuracy in presentation, and enjoys the artistic element of plating meals.
To be successful in this role, you should:
- Have a strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and knife handling
- Have the ability to learn, understand, and execute daily recipes and menus
- Take part in pre-service duties and closing duties
- Demonstrate a passion for details and a willingness to learn
- Uphold service preparation and culinary standards to ensure a memorable guest experience
- Display a mastery and working knowledge of all menu items
- Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized work environment
- Be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays
As a team member at the Karr Group, you will receive:
- Excellent discounts at Karr Group establishments
- Discounted ski, mountain bike, and golf passes
- Employee referral bonus program
- Company-sponsored recreational opportunities
- Discounts at participating businesses partners including restaurants and ski/snowboard shops
- Free or discounted entry to The Pickle Barrel Nightclub
- Employee housing (based on availability)
The Karr Group properties include the Pickle Barrel Nightclub, JAX Food & Games, The Foundry at Summit Pond, Mad Hatter's Scoops, Charity’s 1887 Saloon, and The Waterwheel Trading Post.
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or age.
