Dinner Cook

Marcus Corporation • Lake Geneva, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dinner Cook at Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark prepares and cooks food according to menus and recipes, expedites orders quickly and accurately, and ensures junior team members perform duties to established standards and specifications. The role includes maintaining food quality and presentation, monitoring storage and portions, setting up and breaking down the station, and keeping the kitchen and equipment clean, sanitized, and operational in accordance with Health Department regulations. The position requires working a varied schedule that may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a line cook in a fast-paced, high-pressure, busy work environment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to use kitchen equipment such as knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, and slicers.
• Knowledge of proper knife handling, techniques, cooking procedures, and basic preparation functions such as cleaning greens and preparing vegetables.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull weights up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods, work in a confined space with high noise levels and frequent interruptions, and perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
• Ability to obtain any local, state, or federal license or certification required for sanitation, liquor service, or food service certification.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and work under pressure.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare station-specific food items according to recipes, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Monitor product storage, portion sizes, and special items such as stocks and sauces.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all areas to meet Health Department regulations.
• Ensure equipment is clean, sanitized, and operational.
• Uphold high standards of food production and presentation.
• Maintain personal hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Manage station setup, breakdown, and prep work.
• Follow recipe specifications for all food preparation.
• Prepare and cook food items according to menus, and expedite orders quickly and correctly as ordered.
• Ensure junior team members perform duties to standards and specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift
• Discounted gym membership
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
• Free parking
• “Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another
• Early wage access
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 401k with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed