Restaurant Line Cook

About the role

At Great Wolf, the Restaurant Line Cook works in a fast-paced, exciting environment to deliver on our commitment to high-quality hospitality. The Restaurant Line Cook prepares food in accordance with recipes set by the executive chef, ensuring meal quality and exceeding guest expectations.

Hiring immediately with full-time, part-time, and flexible scheduling. Join our Pack and enjoy benefits such as cross-training, scholarship fund, and talent development programs, exclusive perks, and a holistic wellness program.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Telehealth resources
• Life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation time off
• Paid parental leave

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and follow all department operating procedures
• Ensure compliance with all food-handling and sanitation regulations
• Perform food preparation tasks for all fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, etc.
• Execute food orders according to guest preference in a timely manner
• Prepare all food items per recipe guidelines, tasting and adjusting for flavor
• Control recipes by weighing and measuring designated ingredients
• Coordinate with Main Kitchen Cook for successful completion of daily prep, restocking of workstations, meal breaks, and end of shift cleaning duties
• Keep supplies and food ready by inventorying stock, supporting in stocking food & supply inventory, and requisitioning supplies and foodstuffs
• Maintain appropriate levels of necessary dishes and utensils, keeping all dishware used in cooking and serving clean, sanitary, and in good condition
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by cleaning work areas, food storage areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintain and follow all Ecosure or similar food safety and sanitation program standards
• Assist and support the operation at the request of the Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or other property leadership

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent experience
• Minimum two years of previous cook experience in a similar environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and demonstrated ability to understand sanitation-related issues and precautions
• Possess the ability to work with Point of Sale system and Kitchen Display System
• Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends, and Holidays as needed
• Must be able to obtain local or state food handling permits and serv safe food handling certification as required
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen

Desired Qualifications & Traits

• Completion or enrollment in Culinary certification or degree preferred
• Experience as an a la carte or buffet line cook and/or resort or hotel cook experience preferred
• Previous leadership experience preferred
• Proven teamwork, professional image, enthusiastic and positive energy

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Able to bend, stretch, and twist
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to work in hot/cold environments
• Able to work around continuous moderate noise levels

Pay

$19.25 per hour