Cook II

Skamania Lodge is a Pacific Northwest resort set on 175 acres, featuring treehouses, glamping, golf, ziplining, a spa, and multiple restaurants. With over 22,000 sq. ft. of event space, it’s a premier destination for retreats, conferences, and celebrations.

Responsibilities

Prepare a variety of food items including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and cold foods; Checks and controls the proper storage of products, monitoring age and condition of all food items to rotate and maintain highest quality; Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas; Meet with leaders to review assignments, anticipated business levels, and changes; Prepare all menu items according to standard recipes and yield guides; Work independently at assigned workstation to prep menu items; Communicate needs of support during busy periods to ensure guest satisfaction; Inform leaders of excess items that may be used elsewhere or in specials; Store food properly in accordance with the Health Department and hotel standards; Minimize waste and maintain food cost controls; Review work status and follow-up items with leaders before end of shift; Visually inspect food for quality and alert leadership of any concerns; Perform general cleaning tasks as assigned, using standard cleaning products; Keep floors dry and clean to prevent slip/fall hazards; Assist with additional duties such as moving supplies and cleaning unexpected spills.

Requirements

Intermediate knife skills and safe knife handling techniques; Good working knowledge of frying station operations; Intermediate sauté cooking methods; Knowledge of kitchen equipment, pantry fundamentals, cold food preparation, sanitation standards, and safe food handling and storage; Ability to obtain a Washington State Food Handler's Card; This is a 24-7, 365 day a year business. Flexible availability that can move between days and shifts as needed is highly desired; Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice to have

High-volume resort or restaurant cooking experience preferred; Additional languages a plus.

Benefits

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