Shift Chef

JOB OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

The Shift Chef is a full-time position assisting the Chef with managing the small kitchen team as well as preparing delicious meals for the Lodge guests and staff. The farm-to-table cuisine includes produce from the Island's organic garden as well as fresh ingredients from other local farms, producers and local fishermen. Meals are served family style at set times to both guests and staff. Responsibilities and Duties Preparation and presentation of family-style meals for up to 32 guests and 25 staff members. Schedule consists of breakfast/lunch and lunch/dinner shifts. Act as leader of kitchen team during shift, visit with guests during meals when acting as shift lead. Proper food storage, cleanliness, safe food practices and adherence to County Health Dept standards. Assist with ordering and maintaining inventory for all food and beverage products. Assist the Executive Chef with creating seasonal menus to utilize items grown in the island's organic garden and incorporating "signature" in-house items. Cook from scratch and use minimal prepackaged items. Create and cook special dietary meals for guests with limitations, such as those with allergies or vegetarians. Due to the intimate nature of the Lodge operation, all kitchen staff work as a team and share responsibility for maintaining a clean and organized workspace, sharing workspace, dishwashing, and for ensuring overall kitchen organization and cleanliness during the shift. Opportunity to be promoted to Sous Chef (title, responsibilities, and raise) after 6 months for the right candidate - we are looking for someone who is highly motivated to learn and grow. Skills & Traits Ability to prepare delicious, healthy meals from scratch Solid foundation in special diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and working with allergens. Ability to speak with guests and staff in a friendly and professional manner Ability to teach and mentor staff Self-motivated, decisive, collaborative, and even-keeled. Willingness to learn and a positive attitude Job Requirements/Qualifications A minimum of 2 years of practical hands-on experience in a restaurant or hotel kitchen Culinary degree a plus High school diploma or equivalent Food safety certification or willingness to acquire Ability to live on a remote barrier island (We provide staff housing but are unable to accommodate pets and non-employees) Applicants will undergo a basic background check and drug test. Benefits One bedroom apartment with screen porch, all utilities including wifi, and meals included; employer subsidized health, vision, & dental insurance (company pays 85%), 401k with company match, paid vacation, holidays, bereavement, and sick time, tip pool, opportunity to live and work on an extraordinary undeveloped private island sanctuary in coastal Georgia.