Cook - Giants Ridge

Compensation: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour, based on experience.

About the role

The Cook assists the Chef or General Manager by preparing, cooking, and serving food in a fun, fast-paced kitchen. Whether you're looking for a seasonal opportunity or long-term role, this position offers flexible scheduling and a chance to work alongside experienced chefs in a professional kitchen surrounded by year-round adventure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor instructions.
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Operate food station, including performing station checklist, temperature log, counter meeting, and signage.
• Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.
• Monitor menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

Requirements

• Partial High School education required; High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred.
• Culinary knowledge.
• Food Safety certified and strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit.
• Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand for the entire work day.
• Climbing steps regularly.
• Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in, and grill areas.
• Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
• Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

Equipment Used

• Standard commercial cooking machinery and utensils.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• HSAs and FSAs to help manage healthcare costs.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Free employee passes and discounts for family to enjoy the slopes and trails.
• Complimentary golfing at two championship golf courses.
• Exclusive discounts on food, apparel, and accessories at Giants Ridge.
• Discounted lesson opportunities to develop new skills.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle, but some evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are required.

About the Location

Giants Ridge is the #1-rated family vacation destination in Minnesota, located just north of Duluth in the heart of Minnesota's Superior National Forest. The resort offers year-round adventure, including world-class golf, lift-served mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, fat tire biking, and more. Amenities include a Pool & Sauna Haus, dining, lodging, and various recreational activities. The Iron Range region provides abundant outdoor recreation opportunities such as boating, fishing, paddling, hiking, snowmobiling, and seasonal activities.