LJA Mission Statement:

The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind and body.  

Essential Functions

• Cook a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items using broilers, ovens, grill, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.

• Prep items for daily menu service for Terrace Bistro and for other special events and dining room meals.

• Assists or responsible for the preparation of meals for on-site special events and/or off-site catering.

• Portion all products, follow the recipes, and always ensure the plate presentation meets food quality standards including consistency and plate presentations.

• Responsible for keeping work area clean. Following all sanitation standards, ensuring work areas remain organized and clean, while following all safe food handling standards.

• In a fast paced environment, must be able to cook the exact number of items ordered by each guest timely, while working on several different orders simultaneously. 

• Verify that the prepared food meets the requirements for quality and quantity.

• Must maintain a positive, pleasant attitude at all times.

• Able to accept direction and training from senior staff members, and management.

• Must perform calmly and effectively in an extremely busy and stressful work environment.

• Must be able to work effectively and be a positive contributor to the team.

• Be flexible to fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations are met.

• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean during and at the end of each shift, reporting maintenance issues promptly to the supervisor. 

• Safely operates all equipment necessary for food preparation including convection ovens, stoves, meat slicers, chopper, knives, steamers, steam kettles and skillets.

• Keep all equipment, storage areas, and work areas clean and maintained to the standards set by the North Carolina Department of Health.

• Be ServSafe certified or willing and able to become certified within 30 days of hire.

• Wear and maintain clean Lake Junaluska staff uniform, to include, name tag, hair net and face coverings.

• Comply with all standard safety policies and safety procedures, and report any unsafe activities or conditions immediately to supervisor or the Human Resources department

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned and required.

• Must be flexible to work a variable schedule to include, days, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associates degree in Culinary, or 1 year experience in a restaurant setting required.

• Line cook, baking and pastry, and cooking for large special catering events experience is a plus. 

• Know and comply with standard cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen practices.

• Must have demonstrated good communication skills, guest relation skills, and a commitment to providing responsive and conscientious customer service.

• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing needs, multiple task demands, and work structures.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, emails, and memos.

• Ability to effectively present job related information upon request to customers, guests, and employees of the organization.

• Must be able to effectively manage time to complete all necessary tasks in the scheduled time allotted.

• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include days, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as required

Working Conditions

• Moderate physical activity performing strenuous and non-strenuous task with moderate to loud noise. 

• Well-lighted, heated (sometimes extreme) indoor facility with adequate ventilation – Kitchen area.

• Ability to coordinate work, frequently moves about, able to stand for prolonged periods of time, walk, sit, and also lifts or otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Manual dexterity to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop and kneel. 

• Ability to talk to and hear staff and customer requests.

• Ability to taste and smell for food preparation. 

• Must have adequate vision to read recipes and carry out daily activities.

• Must be able to work a variable schedule week to week.

Lake Junaluska is an Equal Opportunity Employer