Lead Cook

Under Canvas • West Yellowstone, MT

24d

About The Position

As a Lead Cook, you will support the General Manager of F&B by leading the culinary team and completing delegated administrative tasks. You will ensure food safety protocols and all brand standards are followed. The Lead Cook also serves as a line cook, catering cook, and/or expediter. The Lead Cook role could be focused on daily restaurant service, or could be focused on food prep and catering, with the ability to perform both. This is a seasonal, hourly position and includes the option of team member housing for the duration of employment. Competencies Effective CommunicationAdaptagilityDecision MakingInitiative

Requirements

• High SchoolDiploma/GED
• 1 years of experience in culinary leadership role
• Food HandlerCertification and TIPScard
• Must have food handlers certification prior to first day
• This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment, when applicable.
• This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 45lbs independently.
• Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, and maneuvering in an outdoor environment on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, and wind.
• This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and/or motor vehicle records check, if requested by Under Canvas.

Nice To Haves

• Love of culinary and the outdoors
• Experience in delivering training and leading a team of 2-10 people
• Proficient knife skills
• Food serve safe manager certificate recommended, not required
• Experience with conducting inventories and ordering from multiple vendors

Responsibilities

• Know all menu item recipes, portions, and ingredients with special attention to allergens
• Participate in menu development as required including creation of daily specials and catering menus
• Actively maintain guest and team member safety by ensuring all food handling safety and storages protocols are implemented and tracked on logs
• Ensure a clean and safe workspace through completion of daily and weekly cleaning/deep cleaning checklists tasks
• Maintain neat, organized, and safely stored work and storage areas where FIFO is practiced
• Assist with all inventory practices including ordering, receiving, waste tracking, setting up count sheets, and completing physical inventory counts
• Lead by example, maintain composure, take action, and be solution-minded in unpredictable situations such as delivery challenges, meeting diverse needs of guests, or incidents on property
• Collaborate and interact professionally, value teamwork, quickly step in to help others, resolve challenges with quick solutions
• Learn and share knowledge of local area, culture, and on-site activities
• Keep a positive attitude, anticipate needs of your team and guests
• Set clear expectations, provide accurate, complete, and timely communication
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401K (eligible if work hourly minimum as required by law)
• Heavily discounted tents for Under Canvas family and friends stays
• Bar N Ranch lodge and cabin discounts
• Lifestyle partner brand and industry discounts
• Housing available for employees only (no pets) and is subject to fringe benefit and maintenance fee paycheck deductions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Under Canvas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED