Cook 1 (Full-time)

Job Summary

The Cook I position is a senior-level role responsible for overseeing his station and kitchen operations, be able to work in all station in the kitchen. The individual in this role demonstrates advanced culinary skills and teamwork abilities, helping the staff training, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety.

Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation and cooking of a wide variety of food items. Help menu development, including creating daily specials. Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation consistently meet or exceed standards. Train, mentor, and supervise Cook III and II staff and other kitchen team members. Maintain cleanliness, organization, and efficiency in the kitchen and food storage areas.

Enforce adherence to all health and safety regulations and guidelines. Manage inventory and stock rotation. Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth operations. Participate in kitchen cleaning and dishwashing duties as needed This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position.

Associates 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. Physical Requirements: These physical demands represent the physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry a weight of 50lbs Must be able to work walking and or standing continuously for a period of 8 hours Associate may have to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Associate is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers to handle or feel Vision abilities required by this job include close vision Associate must talk and hear Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities: Oversee the preparation and cooking of a wide variety of food items. Help menu development, including creating daily specials.

Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation consistently meet or exceed standards. Train, mentor, and supervise Cook III and II staff and other kitchen team members. Maintain cleanliness, organization, and efficiency in the kitchen and food storage areas. Enforce adherence to all health and safety regulations and guidelines.

Manage inventory and stock rotation. Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth operations. Participate in kitchen cleaning and dishwashing duties as needed The World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management , a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment.

We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities. We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.