Company Overview

Lakewood Park Events, LLC encompasses Catalpa Grove Event Venue, Lakewood Park Campground, and Lakewood Park Cafe all situated on the historic Lakewood Park Property in Barnesville, PA. With over 110 events hosted annually and a growing campground with 130+ sites, we are dedicated to creating memorable experiences for our guests. Our new cafe opens in the coming month, which will offer a larger retail store, espresso coffee, variety of food and pastry items, and a lounge with a full bar.

Summary

The Senior Cook will work closely with the Head Cook to execute a menu with high quality and consistency. The Senior Cook is encouraged to bring new ideas to the menu, and besides delivering food to the window, the Senior Cook may prep food for future use and may also make bakery items to sell.

Responsibilities

• Implement/replicate/serve on menu items as established by set recipes.
• Offers suggestions for menu enhancements/specials.
• Prep stations as applicable and make soups/bakery items.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain a clean kitchen environment.
• Foster positive relationships with co-workers and vendors.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering supplies as needed to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Train and mentor less senior kitchen staff to uphold high standards of culinary excellence.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a cook or chef in a restaurant or cafe.
• Strong knowledge of food safety practices and regulations.
• Ability to create diverse and creative menus that cater to various tastes and dietary restrictions.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage a team effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in food preparation.
• ServSafe Manager Certification
• 2+ Years Kitchen Leadership Experience
• Ability to work weekends, likely many weekends at first, and rotations in the future as we build out our team.

If you are passionate about culinary arts and ready to lead a dynamic kitchen team, we invite you to apply today and help us create memorable dining experiences at Lakewood Park!