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BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the preparation of fresh and wholesome meals for a hotel with a 600 hotel guest and 500 day guest capacity, ensuring smooth operation, proper sanitation, and sound management of up to 20 staff members.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assume responsibility for the overall production of hot and cold foods associated with a la carte and buffet dining services which include Main Dining room, West Dining room, East Dining Room, Carriage lounge, and Banquets as assigned.
- Execute menus with complete oversight of kitchen set up, service, and breakdown of stations in regards to hot and cold foods for Mohonk Food and beverage functions.
- Communicate effectively with Front of the house management before, during, and after service.
- Conduct food tastings for development of future menu items and create standard recipes that can be taught to staff.
- Conduct shift briefings and menu training for front of the house staff as needed for new menu implementation
- Oversee and continue development of the chef’s table menus and execution
- Be able to assume Executive Sous Chef duties whenever needed
- Close kitchen following all departmental guidelines as it pertains to food safety, labor management, and kitchen checklists
- Be able to write menus, cost out using standard recipe cards, and ensure staff is trained on all aspects of prep lists assigned
- Work with theme program management to create special food demos and tastings for promotional events.
- Meet with Captains before service to address any special requests or dietary restrictions.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities for a staff up to 20 in accordance with Mohonk Mountain House policies. Interview, hire and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and coach/counsel/discipline employees; address complaints. Monitor schedule daily to minimize overtime.
- Work with the Chef and Executive Sous Chef to ensure all products are ordered for and processed in accordance with Mohonk culinary standards. Work with purchasing to ensure any additional products outside of normal dining operations are ordered and used as required.
- Requisition food materials daily or as needed for the preparation of breakfast, lunch, and dinner services to be filled by the Receiving Department.
- Oversee kitchen and coordinate all hot and cold food preparations for dinner service ensuring food is presented in accordance with company specifications. Delegate prep work load for Garde Manger crew.
- Check all hot and cold foods prepped before service to ensure proper quality and quantities needed are at hand.
- Expedite for the entire service period ensuring each plate is of the highest quality possible.
- Learn, retain, and demonstrate a full knowledge and understanding of all menu offerings.
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Test foods ensure the correctness of the temperature of food.
- Prepare special dietary meals or substitute items.
- Maintain work spaces including stainless steel tables, equipment, dry storage shelves, walk-in refrigerators, upright freezer, and general sanitary condition of garde manger and vegetable prep area in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Provide relief coverage as needed for Exec Sous Chef. Execute on-line production of meal period and ensure all food product is used as effectively as possible. Monitor house counts on a daily and weekly basis for proper menu breakdown. Delegate and participate in food preparation for next day's shift.
- Demonstrate advanced knife handling skills and familiar with kitchen equipment and machines.
- Work on the line under time constraints, extreme temperatures, and high business volume.
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Maintain an awareness of and minimize costs/expenses.
- Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications.
- Operate and regulate temperatures of equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, steamers, kettles, and fryers.
- Meet with Food and Beverage managers to discuss daily services and special functions.
- Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems. Report to the Executive Sous Chef.
- Facilitate/attend shift briefings and actively participate daily.
- Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound, taste and smell for conformance to prescribed standards
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
- Offer consistently professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues. Assist all staff in a professional manner ensuring our guest service is in accordance with company standards. Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, guests, and managers.
- Research industry trends regularly and maintain a current knowledge of common or trending practices in the industry. Maintain a knowledge of local, state, federal health and employment laws.
- Inventory and maintain equipment and supplies, initiate purchases, and safeguard equipment and supplies.
- Work clean and assume responsibility for kitchen organization and orderliness. Clean and scrutinize work stations periodically during work shift ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
- Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards. Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage. Handle hot items with care.
- Maintain food and cooler logs. Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensure food and supply items are stored per standards. Ensure proper rotation of product in all refrigerators to minimize wastage/spoilage.
- Complete safety training and certifications when offered.
- Lift up to 50 pounds from ground level to waist height and carries a distance of up to 100 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 5 miles per day.
- Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 200 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 75 feet.
- See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Identify safety hazards, report, and follow up to see that corrective action is taken. Inform Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets.
- Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
- Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
- Perform basic mathematical functions with recipes such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Prepare administrative reports in a clear, logical manner.
- Demonstrate proficiency with Windows-based operating systems and use software including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
- Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.
- Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.
- Taste sweet, sour, bitter, and salty and demonstrate a sense of smell.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
- Associates degree in Culinary Arts from accredited culinary school or 5-7 years experience in similar operation.
- Certified in food service sanitation practices and prevention of food borne illnesses.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 5/18/24
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A stables guide is responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable recreational activity for guests, of the stables, while guiding a trail ride (riding a horse while supervising the horse line) or while operating the carriage team. This person is responsible for establishing and maintaining a good relationship with our guests; giving a tour of the property, sharing interesting facts, and offering accurate information about Mohonk and our history.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Competent horseback rider with ability to mount horse from the ground.
•Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to work; maintain good attendance.
•Display good horsemanship and have a strong fundamental background in horse ailments, conditions, and traits.
•Demonstrate “Horse sense” and interpret herd behavior.
•Assess rider’s abilities and horse behaviors in response to rider’s actions.
•Ensure all riders have accurately signed waiver form and payment receipt.
•Communicate instructions clearly and effectively in an ever-changing/active situation that guests of any age can understand.
•Explain proper safety procedures during the mounting and dismounting process; accurately fit guests to their saddles, stirrups, helmets and other equipment.
•Tack or harness animals prior to (or at end of) carriage or trail ride, completing a safety check of the equipment every time and maintaining equipment condition and appearance.
•Organize horse and riders in trail (lineup) groups in an efficient and safe manner.
•Learn trail routes and historical/interesting facts about Mohonk Mountain House and the surrounding area.
•Encourage, display, and role model proper riding form at all times.
•Follow grooming, feeding/watering schedules for each animal.
•Dispense and apply prescribed medications and treatments to animals.
•Detect and eliminate/reduce potential hazards from and around the trail system and barn area.
•Clean barn, riding arena, paddock, courtyard, and trail system using a golf cart or wagon.
•Lead horses to and from paddocks and riding arena.
•Lead another horse while riding a horse.
•Lead trail rides and drive carriages for up to 3 consecutive hours.
•Lead pony ride for our guests as young as 2 years of age up and down moderate inclines.
•Load hay in/out of the hayloft of barn.
•Work in a manner that will not endanger self or others.
•Handle stressful, noisy, crowded, distracting, and emergency situations calmly, with a level head; including situations involving heights or closed in areas.
•Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
•Work in a hot/cold climate for extended periods of time.
•Maintain a consistent attitude, cheerful, positive, and “can do”. Speak positively about Mohonk, guests, and coworkers.
•Pay attention to operational details while being attentive to guests. (Safety patrol of the barn and surroundings)
•Respond encouragingly with alternate solutions to meet the guest needs or requests; show initiative and take action with an appropriate level of independence.
•Show interest and patience while working with young or adolescent children and novice rider.
•Seek ways to enhance the guest experience in unexpected ways asking, “How can I exceed your expectations?”
•Understand and comply with the policies and procedures of Mohonk Mountain House and department.
•Answer phones in a clear, professional manner, and retrieve voicemails; return calls, accurately record messages, process payment, and follow through.
•Give accurate information, face to face, and over the phone. Maintain a complete knowledge of: stables offerings, policies, and pricing; resort features; activities; and hours of operation.
•Operate POS cash register, differentiate the denominations of U.S. currency and coins, and make change in a timely manner during a transaction.
•Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
•Speak clearly in front of groups of up to 20 persons; communicate well so that guests of any age can understand.
•See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
•Lift up to 75 pounds from ground level to waist level and carry a distance of up to 100 yards with/ without assistance. Walk up to 7 miles per day.
•Memorize names of plants, animals, names of guests, and horses/mules.
•Demonstrate proficiency with Windows-based operating systems and use software including MS Word.
•Take reservation and billing information using computer based program with utmost accuracy and detail. Protect personal information of guest.
•Attend/participate in daily shift briefing.
•Establish and maintain positive guest relations and a peaceful riding and/or carriage experience.
•Wear proper protective equipment appropriate to the task being performed.
•Clearly communicate results of efforts, problem resolution steps, and completed tasks verbally and in writing.
•Works independently and as part of a team.
•Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.
•Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
•Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.
•Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
•Experience working with the general public and in the service industry
•First Aid and CPR Certification preferred
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
weekends and holidays are a must
available through Labor Day weekend
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 5/10/24
McMahon's Farm Inc., we are the a food distribution company for Metro NY, NJ & CT. We are rapidly expanding and need more staff.
Driver Route Deliveries
McMahon’s Farm is a distributor of wholesale dairy, organic and natural specialty foods.
We are seeking a truck driver with clean license, as well as excellent communication and customer service..
Food industry experience and Spanish speaker a plus!
* Valid work authorization for US
* Minimum 6 months experience professionally driving in Manhattan + 5 boroughs
* Excellent knowledge and experience of Manhattan streets
* Possess a clean and valid driver's license
* Must be able to speak and read English
* Experience making multi-stop deliveries
* Being able to work 3 days a week with a 4am start time at Hopewell Jct NY
* Good customer service skills and able to work with a team. Maintain a friendly, courteous, cooperative attitude and professional demeanor
* Able to work in all weather conditions
* Must shrink wrap pallets, Load and unload your vehicle
* Follow managers instructions
* Arrive on time and complete duties in a timely manner
* Keep vehicle interior neat and clean
Driver will be responsible for
* Delivering items to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
* Receiving signatures for all items delivered
* Communicating with Manager on any issues that arise.
Interested? please reply with a resume and your contact information (EMAIL & PHONE) for consideration. send to Joan@mcmahonsfarm.com
*Interview and start ASAP!*
- Full Time, Part Time
- Immediately
- 305 JACKSON ROAD, HOPEWELL JCT, NY 12533
- 5/7/24
SUBMITTAL COORDINATOR POSITION AVAILABLE
Full Time or Part Time options available
Potential for advancement within the company
FT employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
Location: Pleasant Valley
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Ability to multi-task, time manage, organize and have close attention to detail
- Self-motivated with the willingness to learn
- Be a team player and work well with others
- Experience in an office setting a plus
- Experience in the construction industry is helpful but not required
- Interest and/or knowledge in the HVAC and plumbing industry is helpful but not required
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Gather construction specification data and organize into cohesive submittal documentation
- Provide submittal documentation to various agencies in a timely manner
- Organize project closeout documentation, including operation and maintenance manuals and warranties
- Assist and coordinate with Project Management team to provide deliverables in a timely manner
- Communicate with various outside agencies to determine requirements for submittal documentation
- Coordinate with field staff and foremen to properly provide as-built documentation
- Help office staff and Project Management team with other tasks as needed
- Full Time, Part Time
- Immediately
- 11 Charles Street, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
- 5/7/24
PART TIME WAREHOUSE POSITION AVAILABLE
With ability to grow within the company
Hours: Monday-Friday Part Time
Salary: $15.00/HR
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Valid, clean drivers license required
- Must be able to operate a forklift and various machinery (i.e. scissor lift)
- Must be physically fit; able to lift at least 50 lbs without assistance
- Must be self-motivated with the willingness to learn
- Must be a team player and work well with others
- Interest and/or knowledge in the HVAC and plumbing industry is helpful but not required
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Receive deliveries and properly check in items on a daily basis
- Stock equipment and other materials upon delivery
- Pull materials from stock and load vehicles for job sites
- Keep warehouse well organized regularly
- Maintain cleanliness of warehouse, fabrication shop and property grounds
- Assist other warehouse and fabrication shop personnel as required
- Part Time
- Immediately
- 15 Hour
- 11 Charles Street, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
- 5/7/24
Empire Merchants North is the premier wine and spirits distributor in Upstate New York with roots going back to the end of Prohibition. With more than 600 dedicated employees and state-of-the-art facilities, Empire Merchants North has become synonymous with both service and quality and has earned the loyalty of more than 9,000 area restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, and retail outlets. Empire Merchants North acts as a marketing agent for the brands that we represent and is proud to employ the most knowledgeable and well-equipped sales force in Upstate New York.
We are seeking a high energy, motivated Night Warehouse Supervisor in our Coxsackie, NY Distribution Center.
The primary duties of the Night Shift Supervisor will strive to achieve the production and
distribution objectives of the company using supervisory methods and coaching techniques. Is
responsible for warehouse training, developing warehouse personnel to ensure accurate, on
time, and damage free movement of product shipped out of the warehouse. Will help build a
team environment of well-trained employees. Employ excellent communication skills to facilitate
completion of night shift job duties. Follow and promote the accepted safety practices to
maintain a safe working environment. Emphasis will be placed on proper truck loading and
breakage and damaged product control ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Position will also learn the processes and serve as a back up to the night managers in the areas
of shift production set up; understanding how to and executing on waving, label creation, job
assignment, invoicing, and other administrative tasks as needed to ensure successful night shift
work completion in the absence of the night shift Manager.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESULTS
• Must be able to multi-task and stay on top of highly complex processes with a large
amount of data.
• Must be able to maintain composure and stay focused in times of stress.
• Must be able to recognize problems at an early stage and be able to communicate and
trouble shoot to resolve the problems.
• Must possess good communication skills to keep night management fully apprised of
situations that arise. When necessary, will need to contact technical support to resolve
system and software problems.
• Supervises warehouse union employees. Working knowledge and a thorough
understanding of the Collective Bargaining Unit Contract is required.
• Expected to provide staff coaching for improvement as well as praise for a job well done.
• Works with all hourly employees to insure the accurate picking of orders and proper
loading of trucks.
• Must have knowledge of SAP, Lucas, and all warehouse management systems.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules,
and regulations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises members of the night warehouse team. Works closely with Management to direct the
workflow in an efficient and professional manner. Is responsible for providing effective
leadership while fostering a positive team environment and providing overall direction,
coordination, and evaluation of the department. Performs supervisory responsibilities in
accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but are
not limited to training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; recognizing,
rewarding, and coaching; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Empire Merchants North offers a competitive compensation package including:
• Paid Holidays, Health Plan options (medical, dental, life insurance, and other voluntary plans), Flexible Spending Account, 401K, PTO, vacation accrual, and more.
• Hourly Rate $28.85 per hour / Full time / Monday - Thursday
• The company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience when making an offer
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Certifications and/or licenses
EXPERIENCE:
-High School Diploma or equivalent, college preferred.
-At least 3 - 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of
education and experience
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
-Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer systems.
-Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals.
-Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals.
-Must be a results oriented professional with excellent verbal and written communication
skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as strong customer service skills.
-Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pays attention to detail and
meets deadlines.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
None
Applicants only, No Recruiters please.
Empire Merchants North is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Empire Merchants North will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at (800) 724-3960.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- 28.85 Hour
- 16 Houghtaling Road, W Coxsackie, NY 12192
- 5/1/24