Events Culinary Team Member

About Us The Olive Ann Hotel is a 79-room locally owned and operated boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Grand Forks. Firmly rooted in Grand Forks' legacy of aviation, The Olive Ann Hotel established a fresh benchmark for sophistication, top-tier service, and a refined experience. Our inspiration stems from the legacy of aviation pioneer Olive Ann Beech, known for her remarkable business acumen and her deep appreciation for art, beauty, and design. We carry forward her legacy with a penchant for delivering extraordinary experiences, paying homage to her extraordinary spirit. Job Description This position maintains the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen work areas and storerooms; including china, glassware, flatware, and chaffers; assists in the dish room washing dishes and at breakdown stations for catering functions. Assists in the preparation of salads, sandwiches, meats, vegetables, and other hot and cold items to company specifications for consumption by guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Washes, peels, slices, and mixes vegetables, fruits, or other ingredients for salads, cold plates, and garnishes. Carves and slices meats and cheese. Portions and arranges food on serving dishes and trays. Thoroughly knowledgeable on the proper usage and storage of all facility equipment, glassware, china, and silverware, and ensures all items are returned to designated storage locations. Scrapes food from dirty dishes, racks, china, glassware, and silverware by hand or on the dishwashing machine. Washes dishes, pots, pans, and trays. Returns all clean kitchen utensils and equipment to the proper storage location. Cleans kitchen equipment. Washed worktables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks. Reorganizes work area in preparation for the next shift. Segregates and removes trash and garbage and places them in designated containers. Takes out trash and recycling. Cleans and maintains interior and exterior trash areas. Sweeps and mops floors. Loads and/or unloads trucks picking up or delivering food and supplies. Complies with local, state, and federal regulations of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards. Attends required meetings, pre-shift meetings, and training sessions as assigned/scheduled. Assists with new employee training by positively reinforcing successful performance and providing respectful and encouraging instruction. Complies with the company's sustainability standards. Complies with organizational policies and job standards. Completes all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Availability to work nights and weekends as needed. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods, walk, squat, and reach. The employee is frequently required to use their hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Employees must be able to talk and hear. Must have the ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

ServSafe certification. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and move through them quickly. Strong organizational skills and diligent attention to detail. Ability to make decisions and work independently, as well as on a team.

POSITION DETAILS

This position reports to the Manager on Duty. The hours expected in this position will vary by business needs.