Summary of the Position: Join the culinary team at Meridian Restaurant and Bar inside the Headlands Coastal Lodge and Spa, a luxury retreat catering to adventure-seekers and the active Pacific NW lifestyle. We are a medium sized restaurant, focused on producing a fine dining experience with all the warmth and genuineness that Oregon is famous for. Our Prep Pantry Cooks have a passion for preparing the highest quality food and creating memorable dining experiences through world-class service and exceptional cuisine. We change menus frequently to highlight seasonal availability and offer a tasting menu. We strive to deliver exceptional culinary coastal experiences and are looking for someone who shares that same passion.
Key Accountabilities:
- Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures.
- Identifies and selects cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game, fruits, or vegetables used for food productions.
- Prepares foods by peeling, paring, coring, portioning, washing, sectioning, zesting, cutting, or scoring, slicing, breading, marinating, seasoning, etc.
- Prepares garnish for all food plates and platters.
- Prepares salad dressings, sauces, stocks, dips, etc.
- Fry, sauté, broil, bake, steam, etc, all foods to preparation standards.
- Maintains a sanitary workstation.
- Selects and uses knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut slice, dip, score, julienne, whip, beat, maintain hold temperature, chill, freeze, or otherwise produce food in the kitchen.
- Maintains a positive attitude and the flexibility to take on new and different tasks as assigned by the Executive Chef.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- At least 6 months of experience as a prep cook in a fine dining restaurant or similar environment.
- Excellent knowledge of cooking techniques and equipment, with a focus on high-quality ingredients and presentation
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work quickly and efficiently during busy periods.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, communicating effectively with other kitchen staff and management.
- Familiarity with health and safety standards and regulations
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary school degree preferred.
- Oregon Food Handlers Permit Required
Compensation details: 16-18 Hourly Wage
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