**Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, **located in Young Harris, GA is currently searching for a Banquet Chef. We offer a culture that focuses on teamwork and high levels of customer service with an environment that empowers our team members to exceed guests' expectations. Our ideal candidate will be engaged, hands-on, and prepared to operate a "best in class" resort! Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa has 134 rooms and cabins. We are a full service Resort offering: food & beverage, lodging, championship golf course, upscale spa, stables, catering, conferences, hiking, tennis, recreation and much more! We are managed by the Southeast's premiere hospitality management company, Coral Hospitality.
Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Executive Chef this position prepares, seasons, and cooks soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food items for Brasstown Valley Resort.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for all food preparation for the Banquets and Associate Break Room.
Collaborates with Executive Chef, Catering, Conference Services and Banquet Department Managers.
Reads menu to estimate food requirements and procures food from the store room, following the Resort’s requisitioning program.
Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe.
Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meat, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking.
Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and using other acceptable practices.
Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings to fill orders.
Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
Butchers and prepares for cooking all meat products.
Follows all ServSafe food handling and sanitation procedures.
Knowledgeable of Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
Knowledgeable of handling food allergies and dieting preferences.
Controls food waste and loss.
Ensures all foods prepared are the highest quality and appearance in accordance with approved recipes.
Eliminates safety hazards and reports all injuries and accidents.
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all work surfaces, coolers, floors and equipment in work area.
Properly rotates, labels and dates all foods for use and/or storage.
Prepares orders as per ticket from server. Handle any special requests of guests in a positive manner.
Provides a positive work environment between departments.
Excellent Benefits, Free Employee Meals, Free Golf, Incentive Pay Program
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Pre-employment background screening will be conducted. DFWP/EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans