Lead Line Cook, Winter 26/27

About the role

Join our team of big mountain adventurers at the largest ski resort in Washington! We are looking for a Lead Line Cook to co-manage a specific outlet within Crystal Mountain Resort Culinary Operations and provide the best possible guest experience within the restaurant.

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
• Train, coach, and lead culinary staff in exemplary adherence to culinary guidelines, food safety, and standard operating procedures
• Follow recipes, chef guidance on stations, SOP's, and all safety regulations
• Ensure the overall cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen stations and the delivery of high quality and properly served food & beverage products
• Develop a positive public image of the specific outlet and Crystal Mountain Resort
• Act as manager of BOH operations in absence of the Executive Sous Chef
• Produce high quality, healthy, safe food and beverage products
• 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

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a higher in-depth understanding of knife work, prep work, and the ability to work all stations.

Skills

Ability to train Cook I & II's, production of high quality, healthy, safe food and beverage products, and maintain a clean and sanitary Kitchen and restaurant.

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

Pay

Pay range: $23 - $25

Schedule

This position is required to work evenings, weekends and holidays, different venues and/or locations.