Chef de Partie/Savory Cook

Description

Skywalker is seeking an experienced cook with a strong background in high end banquet service to join our dynamic culinary team. These positions support a range of events within our hospitality offerings and play a key role in ensuring the success of daily kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of proven culinary expertise and the ability to follow precise directions to consistently deliver high quality dishes. This role requires composure under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic environment, along with the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing operational needs.

Team members are expected to contribute to the continual improvement of both guest satisfaction and the overall employee experience. A strong commitment to maintaining sanitation and food safety standards is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Efficient and accurate set-up and break down of assigned work station as directed. 
• Ability to multitask and prioritize a prep list based on business needs. 
• Operate industrial ovens, stoves, grills, steamers, mixers, slicers and fryers to prepare foods. 
• Precisely prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, weighing and mixing of ingredients. 
• Prepare a variety of hot and cold foods using a number of techniques or as directed. 
• Properly test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. 
• Precisely prepare special meals or substitute items as directed. 
• Serve prepared foods in proper portions onto proper wares as directed. 

Requirements

• Positive attitude
• Through knowledge of savory techniques, including: saucier, meat fabrication, sous vide, flavor balance, knife skills, french fundamentals, emulsions. 
• 3-5 years of Experience in savory fine dining and high end banquets, while giving a balance, wholesome multi-day food experience. 
• Strict adherence to food quality and safety standards at all times.
• Ensure the proper labeling and dating of food items and that proper rotation of product occurs.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment as needed or as directed. 
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications as required.
• Uniform and personal appearance are both clean and professional at all times
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Interact with guests naturally and professionally as required, address guest concerns as they are learned if able, or immediately direct to a manager that will resolve the concern. 
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support the team to reach common goals.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language at all times.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Ability and willingness to perform all additional tasks as required for the success of the operation. 

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision with Generous Cost Sharing
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Policy
• Flexible Spending Account
• Aflac short term disability options
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Care with Urbansitter membership
• Generous PTO Policy
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• Yearly Performance Review
• Discretionary Bonus Opportunities
• Coaching programs