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Lead Line Cook - Summer 26

Crystal Mountain Resort, Enumclaw, WA, United States


Position Title
Lead Line Cook

Business Unit
Food & Beverage; Summit House & Brew 62

Reports to
Executive Sous Chef

Location
Crystal Mountain, Washington

Pay Range
$24 - $26

Position is employee housing eligible.

Employee Perks

Free Alterra season pass (unlimited, direct to lift at all Alterra resorts)

+ Free Alterra season pass for spouse and dependents 25

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

Job Summary
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.

Essential Job Functions

The lead cook's main responsibility is to 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. This includes thorough training and direction of staff members, and ensuring that standards of service, sanitation, cleanliness, health and quality are met.

Acts as manager of BOH operations in absence of the Executive Sous Chef.

Has a higher in-depth understanding of knife work, prep work, and the ability to work all stations.

Ability to train Cook I & II's.

Production of a 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.

Job 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

This position is 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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