JOB SUMMARY

 To participate in all activities, including food preparation, merchandise handling, ware washing, and cleanliness and sanitation procedures.

SUMMARY OF MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checks with Sous Chef for daily objectives.

• Ascertains the daily specials and methods of preparation and presentation.

• Ensures all dishes are prepared and presented in accordance with standard recipes and presentations established by the Sous Chef.

• Cleans and organizes workstation.

• Maintains a clean and sanitary culinary environment in compliance with all local and federal health codes.

• Performs banquet and kitchen line functions as directed by the Jr. Sous Chef or Sous Chef, including sautéing, production, plating and grilling.

• Ensures assigned workstation has proper level of par stocks and supplies according to daily menus and banquets.

• Checks product/supply levels and adjusts to daily needs and communicates any shortages.

• Knowledgeable of proper cooking temperatures and hold times, maintaining Safety Critical Checklists and Cooling Charts as required

• Proper knife skills required

• Ensures procedures are in place in regards to labeling, dating, and/or rotating standards including the usage of PrepPrint labeling system, FIFO (First In First Out), etc.

• Follows recipes including preparation/food handling standards which ensure designated portion control

• Comply with state and local health department regulations as well as food & beverage departmental policies

• Know and understand the use of the “Start Fresh” program when necessary

• Ensure all products are balanced flavor, presented to recipe specifications.

 MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE AND/OR ADD TO THESE DUTIES AT ANY TIME.

Required Skills

PERSONALITY/ ATTITUDE REQUIREMENTS

• Able to project Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work.
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined.
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information.
• Must display and live out our Lead With Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, and dedicated.
• Must be willing to constantly improve.
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene.
• Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers.
• Must adapt to changes easily.
• Must tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment.
• Must show appreciation to others.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS NECESSARY TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES

• Able to display and live out our Lead With Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, and dedicated.

• Able to tolerate temperatures of 0 to 100 degrees.

• Able to work outdoors.

• Skilled with cooking and baking various types of food/dishes.

• Able to hear, see and speak.

• Able to speak, read and write in English.

• Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees.

• Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties.

• Able to sit and/or stand for long/short periods.

• Able to maintain good personal hygiene.

• Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts.

• Able to comprehend instructions and retain information.

• Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays.

• Able to tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment.

• Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities.

• Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time.

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds with or without 2 person lift. 30+ pounds require a 2 person lift.

• Must take Start Fresh training, as well as implement all safety aspects of Start Fresh training

• Must be able to work and tolerate temperatures ranging from 0 to 120 degrees.

• Must comply with all Health Dept., Serv Safe, and Company regulations pertaining to Food Safety Handling Procedures.

• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years cooking experience in similar operation.
• Must be able to obtain Food handler certification.
• Basic computer knowledge and usage preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Serv Safe Manager Certification is required within 30 days of start date.

PERSONALITY/ ATTITUDE REQUIREMENTS

• Able to project Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work.
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined.
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information.
• Must display and live out our Lead With Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, and dedicated.
• Must be willing to constantly improve.
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene.
• Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers.
• Must adapt to changes easily.
• Must tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment.
• Must show appreciation to others.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS NECESSARY TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES

• Able to display and live out our Lead With Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, and dedicated.

• Able to tolerate temperatures of 0 to 100 degrees.

• Able to work outdoors.

• Skilled with cooking and baking various types of food/dishes.

• Able to hear, see and speak.

• Able to speak, read and write in English.

• Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees.

• Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties.

• Able to sit and/or stand for long/short periods.

• Able to maintain good personal hygiene.

• Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts.

• Able to comprehend instructions and retain information.

• Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays.

• Able to tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment.

• Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities.

• Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time.

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds with or without 2 person lift. 30+ pounds require a 2 person lift.

• Must take Start Fresh training, as well as implement all safety aspects of Start Fresh training

• Must be able to work and tolerate temperatures ranging from 0 to 120 degrees.

• Must comply with all Health Dept., Serv Safe, and Company regulations pertaining to Food Safety Handling Procedures.

• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.