Head Cook

ABOUT TALIESIN PRESERVATION

As stewards of the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, our dual mission is to preserve the cultural, built, and natural environments that comprise the Taliesin property and to conduct educational and cultural programs that provide a greater understanding of his architecture and ideas. We are different from other historic sites because we are not satisfied with just being a museum. We want the estate to stay filled with life.

There is an energy here that captures and engages people. And the staff, without exception, are creative people who care passionately about their work and are full of ideas.

We are a small organization and, as such, we offer a lot of flexibility and opportunity for people to develop within their areas of interest--and we are invested in their success!

Position Summary:

The full-time Head Cook position will assist the Cafe Manager in monitoring kitchen activities and expediting orders to ensure quality, taste, and presentation. They will serve as second in charge of cafe and take on additional responsibilities in the Cafe Manager's absence to ensure the kitchen staff has proper direction. 

This is a full-time year-round position, benefits eligible. In season, we are a seven-day-a-week operation, and this position would require a flexible schedule.

Essential Functions:

• Work with the team to produce diversified menus per the cafe’s vision and policy
• Execute recipes ensuring quality, presentation, and including use of local ingredients when possible
• Supervise kitchen operations
• Ensure professional kitchen hygiene and food safety standards are met in all stages of food preparation
• Carefully monitor the use of all food products to limit costs and waste
• Monitor the condition of kitchen equipment, alert the Cafe Manager to any equipment issues
• Other duties as assigned

• Previous kitchen experience
• Accredited Food Manager certification or ability to obtain within two months of start date
• Experience training others in any capacity
• Ability to work within an established budget for staffing and food costs
• Computer proficiency at a basic level, including the ability to work with online forms and spreadsheets
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, maintain flexibility, and balance changing priorities
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends

• Previous restaurant management experience.