Cook III

Pyramid Global Hospitality•Stevenson, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a company that prioritizes its employees, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. They offer comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee hotel rates. The company also provides ongoing training and development opportunities across its more than 230 properties worldwide. Skamania Lodge, a Pacific Northwest resort on 175 acres, features treehouses, glamping, golf, ziplining, a spa, and multiple restaurants, along with over 22,000 sq. ft. of event space. The Cook III position involves preparing all food items according to standard recipes and guest specifications, ensuring consistency and quality. This includes preparing various food items like meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and cold foods. The role also requires managing daily requisitions, working independently, proper food storage, minimizing waste, controlling food costs, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in assigned work areas.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of cooking methods, including broiling, sautéing, frying, roasting, and moist heat; emphasis on stocks, sauces, and sauté station
Expert knife skills and safety
Proficiency with kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, broilers, kettles, steamers)
High school diploma or equivalent
Understanding of pantry fundamentals and cold food preparation
Ability to stand for long periods and work in confined spaces and extreme temperatures
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs continuously
Basic math skills for recipes, measurements, requisitions, and portioning
Ability to read recipes and follow measurements accurately
Ability to communicate effectively in English (read, write, speak)

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in high-volume or resort kitchen environments preferred
Culinary or apprenticeship training preferred
Additional language skills preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check
Visually inspects, selects and uses only food items ideal cooking, in preparation of all menu items to ensure consistency of product to the guest
Prepare a variety of food items including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and cold foods
Prepares daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production
Work independently at assigned workstation to prep menu items
Store food properly in accordance with the Health Department and hotel standards
Minimize waste and maintain food cost controls
Review work status and check in with leaders before the end of shift
Checks and controls the proper storage of products, monitoring age and condition of all food items to rotate and maintain highest quality
Keeps all refrigeration equipment, storage and working areas clean and clutter free, complying with Health department regulations
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas