Lead Cook

Location:

Top Notch Stowe, Topnotch Resort, 4000 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672, USA

Seamlessly blending alpine style with the luxury amenities of a world‑class resort, we offer rustic elegance in a pristine natural setting. All of it infused with a delightful “cosmopolitan‑ality” that has become a signature of our resort. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in The Roost feature organic‑grown ingredients wherever possible. Get lost in the moment at our award‑winning full‑service Spa, or take a moment for Tennis or Pickleball at our Tennis Academy, ranked one of the top ten Tennis Resorts in the U.S.

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best‑in‑class service at our hotels and resorts across the country. We ensure you have the support, tools and opportunities you need to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career. We offer a comprehensive full‑time benefits package consisting of early pay or earned wage access, health, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre‑paid legal support, FSA, HSA, matched 401(k), life, critical accident or illness, short‑ & long‑term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $22.00.

Train, supervise and work with all chefs’ staff to prepare, cook and present food according to hotel standard recipes in order to create quality food products.

• Assign specific duties to all employees regarding efficient operation of kitchen.
• Select, train and supervise kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items.
• Ensure proper receipt, storage (including temperature‑setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.
• Prepare requisition for supplies and food items for production in the workstation.
• Report any equipment in need of repair to Chef or Engineering, for service.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as VIP parties and staff meetings.

• Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes and proper preparations.
• Ability to read, write and speak English to comprehend and communicate job functions.
• Keep floor dry and clean to avoid slip/fall accidents.

• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. This includes nights, weekends and/or holidays.
• All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well‑groomed appearance (specific standards available).
• Employee is always required to take on the responsibility and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined by position and duties.

Complies with health and safety rules, regulations and procedures to maintain a safe environment.

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