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Vail Resorts Cooking Team Lead - Grand Teton National Park - Free Housing Provided in Jackson, Wyoming
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season, or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Employee housing, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Job Summary:
Supervise and effectively work with the culinary staff on a variety of stations in a fast paced culinary environment. Oversee prepared food according to standardized recipes and portion controls for a quick serve style restaurant and high volume bar. Ensure the kitchen(s) and stewarding department has closed and opened properly at the beginning and end of their shifts. Assist receiving food and dry goods for the kitchen. Oversee cleanliness of all coolers and walk-ins, properly storing and covering all food items and rotating products for freshness. Assist the Chef in maintaining all par levels for the kitchen(s). Ensure all Resort guests have the highest quality culinary experience possible while maintaining a profitable and environmentally aware department.
Job Specifications:
Outlet: Jackson Lake Lodge
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Wage: $20.00 / hour + tips
Skill Level: Lead
Job Responsibilities
Assist with menu planning and maintaining a high level of quality in all Food & Beverage offering.
Recommend and implement preparation to reduce costs of goods sold and guiding cooks to insure correct methodologies are followed.
Supervises and delegates tasks to cooks
Communicates any departmental concerns to the Sous Chef
Implement control on quality along with consistency of every eatable item
Ensures food ingredients are stored in their designated area and rotated in the proper manner
Ensure department orders for supplies and products are timely and accurate
Analyze and control product transfers, waste and spoilage, using appropriate forms
Have a good understanding of department financials and labor budgets
Assist with inventory, margin analysis and cost control
Adheres to Vail Resorts Culinary Guidelines including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and adhere to safe work practices
Operate and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner
Understands the importance of standards, speed, and quality.
Demonstrates advanced culinary skill sets, knife skills, banquet service prep for bulk operation.
Ensures entire outlet operates under HACCP guidelines and adheres to Serve Safe Culinary Guidelines.
Prepares food to the specification of the Sous Chef and holds the staff to the same standard
Responsible for PeopleSoft lunch audits as well as OT reports and monitoring
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
At least 3 years of previous restaurant or culinary service experience
1 year + Supervisory Experience
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office ( Must be trainable)
Able to communicate English
Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Able to stand for long periods of time
Preferred Skills
Culinary degree
Ability to communicate in Spanish
What’s In It For You?
FREE Housing (including linens and all utilities) or Full Hook-Up RV Sites
FREE National Park Pass to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
FREE Participation in guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatest perk ever – living in one of the most picturesque national parks!
FREE WiFi
$98/week OR FREE Meal Plan (this depending on hourly or salaried position) Meal Plan covers 3 meals/day in the employee cafeteria
Recreation Program and complimentary use of Rec Halls and Employee Gym at JLL (w/ Climbing Wall)
Before you apply, visit http://www.TetonEmployee.com for detailed information about housing and other information you will find helpful.
We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as staff housing. www.vailresortscareers.com
The expected pay range is $20.00. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 499221
Reference Date: 11/30/2023
Job Code Function: Back of House
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