Estate Cook

The Estate Cook is essential to the culinary team, responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality dishes daily. This role involves following established recipes, executing food prep, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. The Estate Cook collaborates closely with the kitchen management team to ensure efficient service and adherence to the highest food safety standards. Strong attention to detail, proficiency in various cooking techniques, taking direction well, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are critical for success in this position.

Requirements

• Participate with and work closely with the PW team and Sous Chefs to ensure smooth operation and meal service.
• Efficient with precision knife skills and volume cookery.
• Cleaning, cooking, and preparing high-quality produce and meats to the highest standards.
• Execute complex recipes and classic French cooking techniques.
• Follow established recipes and cooking instructions to ensure accurate preparations.
• Maintain an organized workspace to facilitate efficient food preparation.
• Assist with plating and presenting dishes for service promptly and adhere to high standards of taste and presentation.
• Assist with tracking kitchen supplies and notifying Sous Chefs when inventory is low and participate in stocking and organizing pantry items and supplies.
• Communicate effectively with team members and maintain a can-do attitude.
• Support the preparation of meals for special events, assisting during service as needed.
• Follow instructions for accommodating the dietary needs and preferences of guests.
• Ensure the proper labeling and dating of food items and that proper rotation of products occurs.
• Wash and disinfect the kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment as needed or as directed.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager; complete safety training and certifications as required. 
• Uniform and personal appearance are always both clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Interact with guests naturally and professionally as required, address guest concerns as they are learned or immediately direct the manager that will resolve the concern.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support the team to reach common goals.
• Speak with others always using clear and professional language.
• Ability and willingness to perform all additional tasks as required for the success of the operation. 
• Willingness and ability to travel for events in California. 

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of cooking in a restaurant environment is required.
• Previous experience in a fine dining kitchen environment is highly preferred.
• Ensure proper storage of food items and supplies, following health department food safety guidelines.
• Hold a California ServSafe card.
• Basic understanding of high-end cooking techniques and food safety practices.
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to working as part of a team, and reliability are a must.
• Flexibility to adapt to the fast-paced demands of the kitchen.

Physical Requirements:

• Move, lift carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision with Generous Cost Sharing
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Policy
• Flexible Spending Account
• Aflac short term disability options
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Care with Urbansitter membership
• Generous PTO Policy
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• Yearly Performance Review
• Discretionary Bonus Opportunities
• Coaching programs