Barnard - Gourmet Cuisine Specialist (Apply in minutes)
Twin Farms Barnard Full-time
Twin Farms is located in bucolic Barnard, Vermont, about 90 minutes from
Burlington, three hours from Boston, or five from New York City. Stays are
reserved for adults only and are inclusive of all meals, fine wines and
are essential to our success. Indeed, the very essence of great hospitality
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
the many areas of kitchen operations. Heshe works in close collaboration with
the Executive and Sous chefs to consistently execute food preparation that
meets and even exceeds Twin Farms’ renowned standards of quality. As a member
of a fast-paced and creative culinary team, the Rounds Cook may fill in at
duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will
be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their
Burlington, three hours from Boston, or five from New York City. Stays are
reserved for adults only and are inclusive of all meals, fine wines and
spirits, as well as all activities and equipment.
As one of the worlds celebrated Five Star hotels, we recognize that peopleare essential to our success. Indeed, the very essence of great hospitality
comes from the dedication of every member of the Twin Farms team.
_We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discriminationharassmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws._
**Job Summary:** The Rounds Cook reliably serves as a dynamic ingredient inthe many areas of kitchen operations. Heshe works in close collaboration with
the Executive and Sous chefs to consistently execute food preparation that
meets and even exceeds Twin Farms’ renowned standards of quality. As a member
of a fast-paced and creative culinary team, the Rounds Cook may fill in at
every possible kitchen station: from breakfast or lunch, to dinner or buffets, to pastry.
**Essential Functions:**
Responsibilities and functions involved in this role, but not limited to, include:
- With the guest’s culinary experience foremost in mind, execute the preparationcooking of various food items - ensuring all offerings consistently live up to our Five Star recognition.
- Develop and maintain ability to step up and serve at a variety of kitchen stations- breakfast, lunch, dinner, buffets, and pastry
- Continually monitor fine details of food production and take responsibility for efficient use of inventory, qualityconsistency, and the accommodation of guest specifications.
- Proactively utilize culinary knowledge and creativity in proposing, developing, and implementing thoughtful and novel menu items that build on Twin Farm’s brand success.
- Assume the role of liaison between the kitchen and other hotel departments- demonstrating superb lateral service, collaboration, and teamwork.
- Observe department safety procedures and policies- including proper organization of work stations as well as sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
**Pay Rate:**
$20.00 - 25.00 per hour
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**- In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations- including utilizing toolsequipment, planning and preparing a wide range of foods, and working in an effective team format.
- Capable and knowledgeable in producing consistent and high-quality product in a timely manner.
- Able to offer support to kitchen leadership with fresh ideas and creativity toward menu development and presentation.
- Knowledgeable of nutritional standards and in management of alternatives to allergydietary restrictions.
- Able to take direction and work independently with appropriate time management skills and good follow throughcompletion of tasks.
- Skilled in sharing expertise with others (directing less experienced cookskitchen personnel) and ready to develop new culinary skills and experiences.
- Able to exerting clear communication and friendly interpersonal skills.
- Adept at providing clear direction, fielding questions, and providing clarification in a supportive and positive tone.
- Able to embody and model a dedication to quality assurance with sincerity in working to exceed guest expectations.
- Able to maintain promote a positive attitude and ability to work well with other team members despite strains and demands.
- Able to exert strong organizational skills and efficient management of work station.
- Knowledgeable of basic kitchen and food safety procedures– including proper use of equipment and handling and storing of foods.
- Familiar with wise use of kitchen resourcesinventory.
- Culinary education andor on the job training with hotel and fine dining experience preferred
- Previous experience cooking in a fine dining restaurant of at least 2 years
- Tasks are often conducted under the stress of a fast-paced environment with ever-changing demands.
- Predominant activity is on feet with continuous walking and standing.
- Frequent reaching, bending, and lifting of light loads with occasional lifting extremes up to approximately 50lbs.
- Work involves a good deal of independent management but also close collaboration with a team.
- Shift hours are typically long with weekend and holiday attendance most always necessary- requires ability to maintain a flexible schedule and work holidays.
- * Property Gratuities
- Paid time off up to 4 weeks
- Paid sick leave
- Holiday Pay
- Paid overtime
- Paid health and vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Daily Staff Meal
- Relocation Assistance
**STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS**
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the onlyduties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will
be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their
supervisor.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will employment relationship.
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Twin FarmsBarnard (VT)
Twin Farms is located in bucolic Barnard, Vermont, about 90 minutes from
Burlington, three hours from Boston, or five from New York City. Stays are
reserved for adults only and are inclusive of all meals, fine wines and
spirits, as well as all...
Twin FarmsBarnard (VT)
Twin Farms is located in bucolic Barnard, Vermont, about 90 minutes from
Burlington, three hours from Boston, or five from New York City. Stays are
reserved for adults only and are inclusive of all meals, fine wines and
spirits, as well as all...
Twin FarmsBarnard (VT)
Twin Farms is located in bucolic Barnard, Vermont, about 90 minutes from
Burlington, three hours from Boston, or five from New York City. Stays are
reserved for adults only and are inclusive of all meals, fine wines and
spirits, as well as all...