Pantry Cook

We invite you to join the high-energy team at Chatham Bars Inn, a Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Hotel on Cape Cod, Massachusetts with 25 oceanfront acres, 217 rooms and suites, five restaurants, boating, a private beach, full-service spa, 8-acre farm and endless recreation activities. Open year round, the Inn is a five-minute stroll from Chatham’s charming Main Street and within a short drive of all Cape Cod has to offer. The depth and talent of our culinary team provides an exciting atmosphere of creativity and ongoing professional development with five restaurants, banquets, corporate events and weddings. The Inn sources most ingredients locally from the Chatham Bars Inn Farm, local fishermen and purveyors. Innovative areas include our bread program, preservation and fermentation, partnership with our farm, changing menus and a dedicated pastry team.

The responsibilities of the Pantry Cook includes but is not limited to focusing on accurately and efficiently preparing all cold food items as well as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. The Pantry Cook also performs other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation and presentation, including plating and garnishing of cold items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all menu item plates.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
• 2 years or more of experience in the culinary field.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English with guests, co-workers, and management personnel.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for up to five/six hours per shift.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow through with assigned tasks.
• Ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment.
• Ability to work well under the pressure of meeting production schedules and timeliness of food displays.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Must be flexible with schedules and can work holidays and weekends.

• Contribute to the growth and success of the team.
• Ability to maintain a clean, neat and organized work environment.
• Ability to follow recipes; able to increase or decrease recipe as needed.
• Demonstrates good knife skills.
• Ability to season food properly.
• Ability to properly follow all processes that are in place.
• Understand rules and regulations in employee handbook.
• Ability to properly rotate products in walk in cooler.
• Clean and maintain equipment properly..
• Can communicate with all internal customers efficiently
• Ability to fill out all requisitions properly.
• Ability to follow and read contracts, BEO’s and order tickets