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The Park Inn located in Hammondsport, New York is looking for Chefs, Sous Chefs and Chef De Cuisines. We are looking to add driven and creative chefs to our kitchen staff. These roles, will work directly under our executive chef and will have a large amount of responsibility in our kitchen, including managing all other kitchen staff and ensuring all prepared food meets quality standards.
Responsibilities Include:
-Manage kitchen staff, including providing necessary direction and training
-Assist with the preparation and design of food and drink menus
-Make sure that all plates that leave the kitchen meet taste and design standards
-Ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently, effectively, and professionally, in accordance with our high quality standards
-Schedule employees to ensure that the kitchen is adequately staffed at all necessary times
-Take control to quickly resolve any issues or problems that arise in the kitchen
-Maintain kitchen inventory and order supplies
-Confirm compliance with all sanitation and health and safety standards
-Fill in for the executive chef when necessary
Requirements & Qualifications:
-Knowledge of food preparation and existing health and safety standards
-Ability to effectively manage, direct, and lead a large team
-Strong communication abilities, with employees, vendors, and customers
-Problem solving capabilities and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment
-Collaborative attitude with an emphasis on excellent customer service
-Time management strengths with the ability to multi-task
-Minimum of high school diploma. Candidates with culinary degrees will be given preference
-Solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and related processes
-Proven track record of effectively leading and managing others
-Familiarity with best practices in the industry
Education and Experience:
-3+ years Experience in kitchen management.
-3+ years Experience in a high-quality dining program.
-Culinary and food safety certification desirable.
Physical Requirements:
-Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).
-Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds.
