The growth and success of our company is driven by the participation, commitment, and performance of our team members. Achieving high levels of Client, Guest and Employee Satisfaction is a challenging task requiring qualified and enthusiastic people in a wide variety of positions. We seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and desire for achieving excellence. We are currently hiring professionals seeking to advance their Hospitality Careers! The Olympia Companies is looking for qualified and enthusiastic candidates to join our team!

Looking for cooks to safely and efficiently prepare and cook food that will keep our customers coming back. Our goal is to have customers tell us that our food and service is excellent!

All applicants at The Inn on Boltwood are subject to a background check.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards, ensuring consistency and adherence to food safety guidelines.
• Follow proper cooking techniques and methods, including grilling, frying, roasting, baking, and sautéing, to achieve desired flavors, textures, and appearances.
• Monitor food temperatures, cooking times, and ingredient quantities to prevent waste and ensure that food is cooked and served at optimal quality.
• Collaborate with the culinary team and management to develop and refine menu items, specials, and promotions that appeal to guests' preferences and dietary needs.
• Experiment with new ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques to create innovative and unique dishes that showcase the restaurant's culinary expertise and creativity.
• Stay informed about culinary trends, industry developments, and seasonal ingredients, and incorporate these insights into menu planning and execution.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and orderly kitchen environment at all times, including workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage areas, in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving, storing, and rotating ingredients and supplies, and conducting regular stock checks to ensure adequate levels for production.
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures to minimize the risk of contamination, spoilage, and foodborne illness, and ensure that all kitchen equipment is maintained and operated safely.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, servers, and management to coordinate food preparation, cooking times, and service priorities, and ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
• Support and assist colleagues as needed, including dishwashing, food plating, and garnishing, to maintain efficient workflow and meet service deadlines.

The Olympia Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to such characteristics as race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable law.

• Health insurance providing access to quality medical care.
• Dental and vision insurance for overall health and wellness.
• 401(k) program with a matching component.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical and childcare expenses.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the year.
• Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, or illness.
• Travel discounts at the company's portfolio of hotels.

• High-level customer service skills.
• Effective communication with guests and team members.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn quickly.
• Attention to detail and composure under pressure.
• Safe operation of kitchen equipment.
• Knife skills and experience with grill, broiler, and sauté.
• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience.
• Culinary Arts education preferred.
• Serve-Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training preferred.