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Inns of Aurora Aurora Cooks Chef in Aurora, New York
$20 hourly
INNS OF AURORA, LLC CORE VALUES:
While our employees’ skill-sets vary greatly from position to position, our core set of values remain the same. As an Inns of Aurora, LLC employee, learning and exemplifying these characteristics is a key part to your success. All Inns of Aurora employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics as defined in the Inns of Aurora, LLC handbook:
• Courage
• Initiative
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Integrity
• Judgment
• Respect for others
POSITION: TASTE CURATOR.
DESCRIPTION: AURORA COOKS IS LOOKING FOR A CHEF THAT POSSESS A DYNAMIC PERSONALITY AND ENJOYS INTERACTING WITH THEIR GUESTS WHILE PREPARING, A ONE-OF-A-KIND MEAL LIVE. AURORA COOKS IS AN INTERACTIVE STUDIO KITCHEN WITH A LIVE STREAM CAMERA AND A MODERN CONCEPT OPEN KITCHEN WHERE GUESTS CAN TALK WITH A PROFESSIONAL CHEF AND GAIN INSIGHT INTO WHAT IT TAKES TO COOK BEAUTIFUL MEALS WITH EASE.
POSITION PURPOSE:
• Under the direction of Chef Lou Ruscitto-Donato and Executive Chef Eric Lamphere, the Taste Curator is responsible for providing a quality 3 course meal for transient and non-transient guests. These meals will be paired with wines from the finger lakes region.
• Dining experiences run for 2 and ½ hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/FUNCTIONS/TASKS:
• Prep food for service each day.
• Operate all basic kitchen equipment with efficiency.
• Fabricate meat, fowl, and fish.
• Ensure compliance of all health code standards and safety requirements.
• Check quality, presentation, and expiration of all foods.
• Work in a team-oriented fashion in accordance with other staff members.
• Ensure all supplies are clean and placed back into proper storage areas after use.
• Clean stations, dispose of garbage, clean cooking surfaces, etc. during and after shifts.
• Sweep and Mop workstations at close of shift, as needed.
• Assist with special events, as required.
• Attend all mandatory training and meetings
• Other duties, as assigned.
• Adhere to all Inns of Aurora disciplinary policies and code of conduct, as outlined in the Inns of Aurora handbook.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 1-3 years high quality food service experience
• The ability to work independently is a must.
• Highly developed sense of aesthetic and creativity.
• Ability to multi-task effectively under fast-paced working conditions.
• Ability to maintain a neat, professional, and clean appearance and practices.
• Flexibility with hourly schedules, including weekend, holiday, and evening availability.
PREFERENCES:
• Knowledge of seasonal menu development.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Finger Lakes region as pertaining to agriculture, wine, spirits.
Benefits
We are proud to offer outstanding benefits to all of our employees.
Full-time employees, those working 30 hours per week or more on average, are offered competitive medical and dental benefits, as well as generous paid time off packages.
Full-time and part-time employees are eligible to participate in our 401K program and supplementary benefits.
We are particularly proud to offer all of our employees a highly competitive employee discount at all of our lodging and dining properties.