Cook - Giants Ridge

Compensation Amount: 18.00 USD Hourly

Job Summary:

The Cook assists the Chef or General Manager by preparing, cooking, and serving food.

Job Description:

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor instructions.
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Operate food station, including performing station checklist, temperature log, counter meeting, and signage.
• Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.
• Monitor menus and spending in order to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

• Partial High School education required;
  High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred.
• Culinary knowledge.
• Food Safety certified and strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit.
• Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand for the entire work day.
• Climbing steps regularly.
• Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and grill areas.
• Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
• Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast-paced kitchen.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

• Standard commercial cooking machinery and utensils.

Do you have a passion for great food and working in a fun, fast-paced kitchen? Giants Ridge, managed by Guest Services, is looking for an energetic, team-oriented Cook to join our culinary team! Whether you’re looking for a seasonal opportunity or long-term role, this position offers flexible scheduled and a chance to work alongside experienced chefs in a professional kitchen surrounded by year-round adventure.

Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, we want to hear from you!

Competitive Pay:
Earn $15.00 - $20.00 per hour, based on experience.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Stay covered with medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional support.
• We also offer HSAs, FSAs and more to help you manage healthcare costs.
• Retirement Savings – Play for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan, featuring a company match to help you build financial security.
• Paid Time Off – Take time to rest, relax and recharge with generous PTO.
• Mountain Perks – Enjoy free employee passes and discounts for your family so you can hit the slopes and trails all season long!
• Exclusive Golf Privileges – Hit the greens with complimentary golfing at our two championship golf courses.
• Exclusive Discounts – Save on delicious food, stylish apparel and must-have accessories while working at Giants Ridge.
• Work with Friends – Join a fun, supportive team where every day feels like an adventure.
• Flexible Scheduling – We offer flexible schedules to fit your lifestyle, but some evening, weekend and holiday shifts are required to keep up with the excitement at Giants Ridge.
• And More! – Additional perks and surprises that make Giants Ridge a great place to work!

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