Cook 2 (Seasonal)

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career in hospitality? Look no further! King's Gap is searching for a lively and passionate individual to step into the lead worker role for our hotel and food service operations at the prestigious King's Gap Mansion. Join us and be part of a vibrant team where your skills and enthusiasm can shine! Do not miss this incredible opportunity to make a difference in an enchanting setting.

The Cook 2 position at King's Gap Mansion is an exciting and dynamic lead role that is not just about cooking. In this capacity, you will expertly perform and oversee a variety of tasks in both housekeeping and food services, showcasing your skills and leadership abilities.

You will assign, participate in, and oversee the cleaning of cooking utensils, equipment, floors, wood surfaces, and all areas in the production area. You will supervise the laundering and ironing of linens, including sheets, bedspreads, towels, and tablecloths, ensuring high standards. You will manage and inspect the cleaning of the mansion, including offices, bedrooms, bathrooms, and restrooms. Additionally, you will perform similar duties in the Education Building, ensuring all events are thoroughly prepared for and cleaned up after.

In the food service industry, you will confidently lead and evaluate the work of junior cooks and food service workers engaged in specialized and routine tasks related to food production and cleaning. You will effectively coordinate the functions performed by these cooks to ensure various menu items are prepared simultaneously and delivered on a strict schedule. Your role involves directing cooking techniques and procedures while developing and enhancing recipes to achieve the highest quality and quantity standards. Moreover, you will take charge of ordering all necessary cooking ingredients and supplies and cleaning and housekeeping materials while maintaining and updating recipe files to ensure optimal efficiency and performance.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a cook in a large volume food preparation operation; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.