Lead Cook

at  Alyeska Resort

COOK 1

At Alyeska Resort, our Cook 1 is a cornerstone of our culinary team as lead line cook, responsible for crafting delectable meals and maintaining the highest quality standards. If you’re a passionate and experienced cook who thrives under pressure and is dedicated to delivering culinary excellence, we want you to join our team.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Dynamic, enthusiastic individual who thrives under pressure and can perform multiple functions.
• 3-5 years or more of related cooking experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Completion of a 3-year apprenticeship program for cooks or equivalent culinary education.
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards for a safe work environment.
• Understanding of labor and cost control fundamentals with the ability to adhere to established plans.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create complete meals, individual dishes, and specialized meals, considering dietary restrictions and allergies.
• Maintain food quality, portion sizes, and determine food proportions for consistently excellent dishes.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while adhering to health and safety standards.
• Manage kitchen operations, including supervising 2nd and 3rd cooks and assisting with team training.
• Collaborate in menu creation and standardization, planning menus, estimating food requirements, and monitoring supplies.
• Clean and organize the kitchen and work areas to meet our quality and safety standards.
• Organize and manage buffets and banquets, ensuring a delightful dining experience.
• Inspect, report, and correct safety hazards to ensure the safe operation of kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Assist with the implementation and creation of new menus in alignment with our culinary standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: Ability to lift up-to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, walk, push or pull heavy equipment and stand for extended periods of time.
• Work Environment: This role occasionally involves extended hours, nights, and weekends to accommodate peak business periods. Operating within a dynamic, fast-paced guest-centric setting, you will maintain a high level of interaction with staff, guests, and stakeholders