Lead Cook

Location: Bend, Oregon

Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play- Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass- Free and discounted friends & family day passes- Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine- Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)- Employee housing program- 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting- Discounted onsite daycare- Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)- Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts
- We are hiring for Lead Cooks across all lodge locations **_

Position Summary

This Lead Cook is career-oriented, creative, active, and has a wide range of culinary expertise. Understands and trains the importance of personal hygiene, safe food handling practices, and advanced culinary skills. Requires mínimal supervision and will assist in the direction and supervision of lower-level cooks. Understands the importance of standards, speed, and quality. Should have the ability to be responsible for a single outlet of the Food & Beverage department. This employee supports Mt. Bachelor’s mission statement, goals, and objectives.

Major Responsibilities/ Daily Essential Functions- Ensure each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment by greeting and acknowledging every guest, answering commonly asked questions, and moving the guest through the service process promptly.- Has strong abilities in all applicable cooking techniques and practices, including knife skills.- Be familiar with all menu items, products, sides, dressings, sauces, toppings, garnishes, and most importantly, food allergies.- Maintain a clean, sanitized, and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment, and dishes.- Ability to work multiple stations in an outlet, food prep, and complete station set up promptly.- Must be able to expedite the production line during the service period. Line cooking skills.- High-quality service for guests and fellow employees with a friendly and cooperative attitude.- Can handle fast-paced, potentially high-pressure environments.- Prepares food according to the specifications of the recipes and adheres to correct portioning.- Takes responsibility for the product used in their station and ensures freshness and quality.- Must have knowledge for safely operating slicer, knives, mixer, hot foods, ovens, grills, etc.- Understand and follow proper food labeling; organization and sanitation of walk-in coolers, freezers, work areas; and food rotation methods.- Responsible for and supervises lower-level cooks regarding food handling, food labeling, rotation of product, safety and sanitation, and organization of all food areas maintained.- Advises higher-level cooks and/or management of anticipated problems and low inventory.- Able to read business levels, weather, and react according to demand.- Assist in food ordering, checking in orders, and end-of-the-month inventory.- Will train lower-level cooks and staff to safely operate all kitchen equipment.- Maintain a professional and personable appearance.- Accountable for accurate time keeping. Responsible for clocking in and out with employee pass.- Completes any reasonable task assigned by the supervisor.- Observe mountain-wide policies found in the Employee Handbook.

Secondary Function- Assist with dishwashing duties when needed.- Bussing eatery areas when needed.- Snow removal duties.

Job Scope

Will help with training, supervising, and directing lower-level cooks and kitchen staff according to the Outlet Chef’s needs.

Interpersonal Contacts

The position will have constant guest interaction. Position with interaction with all F&B staff members and other Mt. Bachelor employees.

Specific Job Skills/Certifications- License/Certifications: Oregon Food Handler’s Card.- Technical: Basic computer skills.- Physical Capabilities: Lifting 50+ pounds and long periods of standing.- Additional: Must have a positive attitude. Flexible with hours and days of work. Able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week. Strong leadership, communication, and multi-tasking skills. Able to read business levels and direct staff accordingly to demand. Solid understanding of restaurant business operations required. Must understand basic concepts regarding budgets, revenue,