Cook II

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. The company operates Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, Axiom Hospitality, and PYRAMIDWORKS, with corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London. Pyramid emphasizes exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships, and it has been recognized by USA Today, The Boston Globe, The Houston Chronicle, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report.

About Our Property

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 serves as a premier destination for retreats, conferences, and celebrations.

What You Will Have an Opportunity to Do

• Prepare a variety of food items including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and cold foods.
• Check and control 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.

What Are We Looking For?

• Intermediate knife skills and safe knife handling techniques.
• Good working knowledge of frying station operations.
• Intermediate sauté cooking methods.
• High‑volume resort or restaurant cooking experience preferred.
• 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.
• Flexible availability for a 24‑7, 365‑day‑a‑year operation, with the ability to move between days and shifts as needed.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages are a plus.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $21.00 – $23.00.

Benefits

Full benefits and perks are listed at Skamania.com/careers.