Lead Line Cook, Winter 26/27

Alterra•Enumclaw, WA

22h•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Line Cook, or Cook 3, is responsible for the co-management of a specific outlet within Crystal Mountain Resort Culinary Operations and works to provide the best possible guest experience within the restaurant. Trains, coaches, and leads culinary staff in exemplary adherence to culinary guidelines, food safety, and standard operating procedures. Follows recipes, chef guidance on stations, SOP’s, and all safety regulations. Responsible for the overall cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen stations and the delivery of high quality and properly served food & beverage products. Works to develop a positive public image of his/her specific outlet and Crystal Mountain Resort. The lead cook’s main responsibility is to assist the Executive Sous Chef in seeing that the fulfillment of the necessary tasks that are crucial to the success of the operation are met. This includes thorough training and direction of staff members, and ensuring that standards of service, sanitation, cleanliness, health and quality are met. Acts as manager of BOH operations in absence of the Executive Sous Chef. Has a higher in-depth understanding of knife work, prep work, and the ability to work all stations Ability to train Cook I & II’s Production of a high quality, healthy, safe food and beverage product. Maintain a clean and sanitary Kitchen and restaurant; follow proper HAACP procedures. Assist in recipe adherence and proper production procedures. Promote positive professional culinary culture throughout our F&B outlets and the resort. Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to all established safe practices. Assist the Chef with the daily cleaning of all kitchen areas.

Requirements

Ability to obtain WA Food Safety Card within 3 days of hiring.
Ability to stand for long periods, 8 hours at a time.
Some culinary outlets require Intermediate Skiing/ Snowboarding ability.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, different venues and/or locations.
3-5 years of kitchen operations experience.

Responsibilities

Co-manage a specific outlet within Crystal Mountain Resort Culinary Operations.
Provide the best possible guest experience within the restaurant.
Train, coach, and lead culinary staff in exemplary adherence to culinary guidelines, food safety, and standard operating procedures.
Follow recipes, chef guidance on stations, SOP’s, and all safety regulations.
Ensure overall cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen stations.
Deliver high quality and properly served food & beverage products.
Develop a positive public image of his/her specific outlet and Crystal Mountain Resort.
Assist the Executive Sous Chef in ensuring crucial operational tasks are met.
Ensure standards of service, sanitation, cleanliness, health, and quality are met.
Act as manager of BOH operations in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef.
Demonstrate in-depth understanding of knife work, prep work, and ability to work all stations.
Train Cook I & II’s.
Produce a high quality, healthy, safe food and beverage product.
Maintain a clean and sanitary Kitchen and restaurant; follow proper HAACP procedures.
Assist in recipe adherence and proper production procedures.
Promote positive professional culinary culture throughout F&B outlets and the resort.
Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to all established safe practices.
Assist the Chef with the daily cleaning of all kitchen areas.

Benefits

Free Alterra season pass (unlimited, direct to lift at all Alterra resorts)
Free Alterra season pass for spouse and dependents 25 & under
50% off window ticket price at IKON partner resorts
Free access to Alterra Mountain destinations during time off
Free ski-referral letters for employees to use at other mountain resorts during time off
Free friends & family day-ski vouchers (Periodic allotment)
Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Lessons
Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Rentals
Discounts on Gear Tune-Ups
Discounts on Food & Beverage
Discounts at Crystal Mountain Retail shops
Free Crystal branded swag
Pro deals on gear with 100s of brands
Discount Marketplace (Deals on accessories, auto, electronics, entertainment, fitness, food, home, pet supplies, travel, and more)
Employee-only Night Skiing events
Employee Housing Available for eligible positions
Accrued paid time off for eligible positions
Group health insurance for eligible positions
401K benefit and generous match with immediate vesting for all staff members over 18
Opportunities for growth, advancement, and year-round employment