Please note, this position is located at Steamboat Resort in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Year RoundSteamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ® is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities. BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees*Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees*Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees* to rest, relax and rechargeGenerous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.401(k) plan with generous company matchDiscounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their educationPaid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees*Free regional bus pass *Click HERE for more information on our employee benefits! For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.POSITION SUMMARY Come live the Steamboat Dream and join our culinary team. We are looking for talented individuals with at least two years of professional cooking experience and a minimum of two years as a Culinary Leader. You will be considered for our full service restaurant location, The Range. Skiing or Snowboarding at a moderate level is preferred. Apply today and find your Steamboat Dream Job!!Resume required.ESSENTIAL DUTIESSupervise, coordinate and participate in the daily operations of kitchen facilities. Assist Director of Culinary in regards to food handling including: rotation and sanitation. Support Resort Culinary Management team in supervisory role as manager on duty when necessary.Abide by and ensure compliance with established health and safety procedures as well as department/and company policies & procedures. Ensure temperature logs are completed daily, and complete full Food Safety Audit once per week.Plan and develop with Director of Culinary, menus for venue and all specialty menus research, develop, modify and test recipesEnsure continual training of staff. Motivate and inspire culinary team. Ensure communications are done professionally and on a daily basis. Plan staffing needs and work schedules. Conduct training as determined by management.Oversee the proper operation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment. Report all observations of damaged/ dangerous equipment. Properly store food and equipment in correct and allotted areas.Organize stations to create greatest efficiency and keep work area and kitchen always organized and clean. Maintain all procedures set up in all areas. Supervise the cleaning and organizing of all walk-in refrigerators and freezers and other storage areas.Open and close kitchen according to schedule/guidelines/assignments. Create, use, and follow through of prep lists, cleaning list, and closing lists. Oversee and directly supervise all food preparation, quantity and production activities. Receive food and properly store in correct and allotted areas. Audit portion control and quality on a continual basis.Supervise and coordinate food, supply, equipment, and inventory control purchasing for operation. Coordinate food and menu costing (COGS). Work directly with purchasing agent on par levels and supply management. Meet and exceed all budgetary goals in regard to Cost of Goods and Labor expenseEnsure enforcement of company appearance and uniform standards.Attend weekly food and beverage Manager Meetings.Perform other tasks, as assigned.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSAssociates degree in culinary arts and 2 years of relevant professional cooking experience in resort or high end facilities, or a combination of education and experience from which-comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.Must have a valid driver's license, successfully complete motor vehicle record check, and meet company insurance standards.Must have a minimum 2 years' experience Lead Cook or Chef capacity at a restaurant OR equivalent as a Banquet Chef or a Restaurant ChefPrior experience must include: strong abilities in all applicable cooking techniques and practices, mastery of a variety of kitchen equipment, mastered knife skills (and can teach others), ability to produce excellent from-scratch products, broad and in-depth professional knowledge and skills in food preparation, cooking and presentationPrior management experience required: must be able to supervise all stations and operate to standards, to expedite production line during service period, deal effectively with a variety of company personnel and outside vendors, and must have planning, administrative, and budget management experienceMust be able to work at a high pace, be a team player, and be able to work well with co-workers, to maintain and influence a positive work environment and motivate others and lead people in the area of correct procedures and follow throughComputer skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, as well as Food Trak, preferredPosition requires working weekends and holidays as neededEDUCATION REQUIREMENTSAssociates degree in culinary arts and 2 years of relevant professional cooking experience in resort or high end facilities, or a combination of education and experience from which-comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives.Steamboat area base salary range: $60,000 - $73,000 per yearPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to lift approximately 50 lbs. (i.e. a sack of potatoes or stacked supplies)Must be able to stand for long periods of time, standing or walking for up to six hoursExtended smell, taste, peripheral sight, color, and depth vision are essentialMust be able to work indoors, heat and cold kitchen environment, handle knifesAbility to read, write, and speak fluently in English; Spanish a plus.The physical demands 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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.WORKING CONDITIONSIndoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.Employment with Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation or any of its affiliates is "at will" meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.This position is in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Steamboat Springs, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado.Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.