Lead Cook at Under Canvas

Virgin, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Effective Communication, Adaptability, Decision Making, Initiative, Culinary Skills, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Menu Development, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Training, Knife Skills, Organizational Skills, Safety Protocols, Positive Attitude

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Summary As a Lead Cook, you will support the General Manager of F&B by leading the culinary team and completing delegated administrative tasks. You will ensure food safety protocols and all brand standards are followed. The Lead Cook also serves as a line cook, catering cook, and/or expediter. The Lead Cook role could be focused on daily restaurant service, or could be focused on food prep and catering, with the ability to perform both. This is a seasonal, hourly position and includes the option of team member housing for the duration of employment. Competencies * Effective Communication * Adaptagility * Decision Making * Initiative Key Responsibilities * Know all menu item recipes, portions, and ingredients with special attention to allergens * Participate in menu development as required including creation of daily specials and catering menus * Actively maintain guest and team member safety by ensuring all food handling safety and storages protocols are implemented and tracked on logs * Ensure a clean and safe workspace through completion of daily and weekly cleaning/deep cleaning checklists tasks * Maintain neat, organized, and safely stored work and storage areas where FIFO is practiced * Assist with all inventory practices including ordering, receiving, waste tracking, setting up count sheets, and completing physical inventory counts * Lead by example, maintain composure, take action, and be solution-minded in unpredictable situations such as delivery challenges, meeting diverse needs of guests, or incidents on property * Collaborate and interact professionally, value teamwork, quickly step in to help others, resolve challenges with quick solutions * Learn and share knowledge of local area, culture, and on-site activities  * Keep a positive attitude, anticipate needs of your team and guests * Set clear expectations, provide accurate, complete, and timely communication * Other duties as assigned Preferred Qualifications * High School Diploma/GED * 1 years of experience in culinary leadership role * Love of culinary and the outdoors * Experience in delivering training and leading a team of 2-10 people * Proficient knife skills * Food Handler Certification and TIPS card * Must have food handlers certification prior to first day * Food serve safe manager certificate recommended, not required  * Experience with conducting inventories and ordering from multiple vendors Additional Information * This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment, when applicable. * This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 45lbs independently. * Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, and maneuvering in an outdoor environment on uneven surfaces. * Ability to work in extreme weather conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, and wind.  * This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and/or motor vehicle records check, if requested by Under Canvas. This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Under Canvas.  COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Under Canvas strives to provide a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that addresses the needs of our team members. In addition, they can participate in: * Health Insurance * 401K (eligible if work hourly minimum as required by law) * Heavily discounted tents for Under Canvas family and friends stays * Bar N Ranch lodge and cabin discounts * Lifestyle partner brand and industry discounts * Housing available for employees only (no pets) and is subject to fringe benefit and maintenance fee paycheck deductions * Employee Assistance Program Under Canvas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. 

Responsibilities

The Lead Cook will lead the culinary team and ensure food safety protocols are followed. They will also participate in menu development and maintain a clean and safe workspace.