Lead Line Cook - Summer 26

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, including thorough training and direction of staff members, and ensuring that standards of service, sanitation, cleanliness, health and quality are met
• Act as manager of BOH operations in absence of the Executive Sous Chef
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of knife work, prep work, and the ability to work all stations
• Train Cook I & II's
• Produce 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

Physical demands and working conditions

• Required to work evenings, weekends and holidays, different venues and/or locations
• Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Ability to work for extended periods of time bending, reaching, and speaking on a constant basis
• Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, pushing and pulling on an occasional basis
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees
• Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Pay

$24 - $26 per hour. This is an employee housing eligible position.

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