Cook II, River Wildlife

About the role

Onsite position in Kohler, WI responsible for preparing food products that represent the standards for all restaurants, banquets, and a la carte services with quality, consistency, and surroundings in mind.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all foods necessary for service to the demonstrated culinary standards.
• Produce all quantities according to forecast and par levels.
• Ordering and Inventory Control – order according to established pars where needed.
• Fill out proper prep lists daily to keep effective communication channels.
• Rotate all food stocks (first in, first out).
• Assist in monthly inventory taking, if necessary.
• Ensure that foods prepared do not fall in the temperature danger zone and take immediate action if jeopardized.
• Practice safe food handling techniques always and in all venues.
• Maintain the knife safety standards outlined from the knife safety training document.
• Utilize safety stations and be aware of any current or potential hazards.
• Working knowledge of all equipment within your job duties; know how to assemble, disassemble, and clean all equipment.
• Assist in the training of Cook I’s in culinary skill set, safety, and sanitation practices.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of dietary needs and its importance to proper and safe food handling.
• Gain exposure to other stations of the home department and other departments around the resort.

Requirements

• At least 2 years culinary experience (recommended).
• Working knowledge of culinary terms.
• Basic knowledge of culinary techniques.
• Able to execute recipes accurately in a timely manner.
• Able to work food prep and salad stations in assigned kitchen.
• Preferred, but not required: high school diploma and/or reading, speaking, and written fluency in English.
• Entry level position; no professional schooling required.
• Ability to work all stations of assigned kitchen (appetizer/dessert, grill, sauté, food preparation).
• Experience working in multiple departments/venues in the resort.
• Exposure to resort guests through guest‑facing activities/stations.
• Completed sanitation course.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

Kohler Co. invests in associates’ development, offering ongoing personal development investment and collaboration across functions. The benefits package includes a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $19.30 – $28.90 plus tips/gratuity; the specific rate offered depends on experience, education, and work location.

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