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Windstar Cruises

Operates small-ship luxury cruises worldwide

Line Cook Supervisor

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeGrand Canyon Village, AZ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Two years of à la carte or batch cooking experience in a Cook I or Senior Cook capacity.
  • Experience training kitchen personnel in basic cooking skills, knife handling, timing, temperatures, and sanitation.
  • Ability to quickly assess personnel productivity levels throughout the kitchen and assist where needed.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience with all kitchen stations and equipment, including line, batch production, prep, pantry, and dish.
  • Ability to pass a ServeSafe HACCP food sanitation course.
  • Previous cooking experience in a high-volume à la carte or batch production setting.
  • Ability to produce items to standard by following menu recipes for set menu items and daily specials.
  • Physical ability to stand for long periods and work in high temperatures.
  • Ability to carry out duties at any kitchen station.
  • Physical ability to lift thirty pounds of product and carry it a minimum of twenty-five feet.
  • Verbal communication skills and ability to train personnel in basic cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Display emphasis on cook productivity and performance during the shift by assisting stations in maintaining productivity levels equal to order tickets.
  • Assist Kitchen Management in training new employees in kitchen operations.
  • Assist Kitchen Management in training current employees promoted to cook positions.
  • Work in all kitchen stations as needed to help maintain productivity equal to order tickets.
  • Use all kitchen knives safely and proficiently and produce all types of cutting styles, including cube and julienne.
  • Use, operate, clean, and troubleshoot kitchen equipment safely and proficiently.
  • Ensure all stations are kept clean and orderly, completed in a timely fashion, and ready for the next shift.
  • In the Kitchen Manager’s absence or at the manager’s direction, assume operational control of kitchen operations and make labor adjustments as needed.
  • Ensure the cook line is broken down according to kitchen standards and ServeSafe HACCP guidelines.
  • Conduct regular food temperature checks throughout the kitchen to ensure temperature-zone compliance, discard items in the danger zone, and notify the Kitchen Manager.
  • Adhere to safety, risk management, and environmental policies.
  • Ensure staff follow risk management policies, including wearing personal protective equipment, knowing and understanding material safety data sheet locations, and following ergonomics guidance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

Windstar Cruises

Operates small-ship luxury cruises worldwide

Windstar Cruises operates a small-ship cruise line that runs six sailing and all-suite yachts, carrying under 350 guests each. It visits about 260 ports across more than 60 countries, with itineraries that emphasize immersive, authentic experiences and port-intensive days. Onboard and ashore, guests enjoy a high level of service and a notable culinary program, highlighted by the title of Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation. The ships focus on intimate, boutique-style cruising rather than large-ship experiences, and the company emphasizes sustainable hospitality as part of its parent group, Xanterra Parks & Resorts. The goal is to offer travelers distinctive, authentic itineraries with personalized service and a softer footprint compared with larger cruise lines.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Founded
1986

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