Cook

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for someone with a passion for food and strong time management abilities who can provide our clients with an exceptional dining experience. Our restaurant is busy, and we need a competent and experienced line cook who can ensure that our meals are made precisely to guest orders while still following our standard recipes consistently.

To work a variety of stations on any given shift, our line cook must be adept in poaching, braising, roasting, grilling, sautéing, and frying. You need to be a team player who can effectively communicate with other kitchen staff to keep things running efficiently. If you have a positive attitude and are looking for a new opportunity in food service, please apply as soon as possible!

• Assemble a system of food stations and fill them with everything they need for the shift
• Guarantee that quality food is supplied, by adhering to specified storage and waste control requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products
• Cook food orders at stations by following established recipes and presentation standards for grilling, broiling, and sautéing menu items
• Maintain work stations, including all countertops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition per health and safety regulations
• Ensure that all interactions with visitors, vendors and colleagues are conducted in a professional and friendly manner

• Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers
• Candidates need a strong understanding of compliance with kitchen safety and food storage requirements
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification
• Candidates must be hardworking, detail-oriented, and have a strong work ethic
• Prior food service industry experience is highly desired

Built in 1925, the Yorktowne Hotel has been a cornerstone of downtown York and embodies a sense of progressiveness and momentum that characterizes a city on the move, during its original opening and current environment.

Find us in the center of York, a short walk from the many dining options of Restaurant Row and Central Market House. We are a five-minute walk from The Appell Center for Performing Arts, and PeoplesBank Park is half a mile away.