Lead Cook

Pursuit Collection•USA - Denali Backcountry Lodge, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Cook II at the Denali Backcountry Lodge, you will be responsible for preparing menu items for dining room service while working efficiently with standardized recipes and presentations. You will take direction from the Chef, provide excellent service to both guests and team members, and ensure all guests’ special needs are met, including dietary restrictions. This role also involves estimating food consumption, purchasing or requisitioning food and kitchen supplies, and ensuring efficiency and timely food production and safety. Additionally, you will participate in the provisioning of the island, which includes loading and unloading supply vessels, conducting inventories, and properly and safely storing items.

Requirements

Valid Alaska Food Handler’s Certification
Current CPR, First Aid
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Culinary School graduate or previous experience working as a cook in food service operations, or equivalent combination of experience and training

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Managers certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare menu items for dining room service while working efficiently with standardized recipes and presentations.
Take directions from Chef.
Provide excellent service to both guests and team members.
Ensure all guests’ special needs are met, including dietary restrictions.
Estimate food consumption and purchases or requisitions food and kitchen supplies.
Ensure efficiency and timely food production and safety.
Participate in the provisioning of the island to include loading and unloading of supply vessels, conducting inventories and properly and safely storing items.