Lead Line Cook & Catering Lead — Mountain Resort

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies; Golden; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff pass

Reciprocal tickets

Discounted lift tickets

Staff discounts

Employee events

Awards program

Job summary

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is seeking a Kitchen Lead to step in for the Executive Chef, manage the line, and coordinate with Front of House staff in our seasonal kitchen operations in Golden, BC.

You will oversee food prep, ensure hygienic standards, train staff, assist with inventory and menu development, and help run catering events while maintaining high quality and presentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a food preparation role in a professional dining establishment.
• Strong leadership skills ensuring food and presentation standards.
• Genuine love and passion for food and cooking.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs, perform manual labour, and stand long periods.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Food Safe or similar certification is an asset.
• Culinary background or diploma is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as leader in absence of Executive Chef, calling the line and coordinating with Front of House staff.
• Assess needs for preparation work or supplies before service.
• Ensure food is handled and prepared hygienically and in Food Safe compliance.
• Prepare, cook, and plate to established quality and presentation standards.
• Lead team meetings, season start and end procedures, and staff training.
• Assist with inventory and menu development as needed.
• Maintain communication with restaurant staff and teammates.
• Ensure cooks maintain a clean and safe workspace at all times.
• Plan and develop catering events, wine dinners, and other functions.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety awareness

Passion for food

Physical endurance

Weekend/evening/holiday flexibility

Education

Culinary background/education

Food Safe certification (asset)

Job description

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is seeking a Kitchen Lead to step in for the Executive Chef, manage the line, and coordinate with Front of House staff in our seasonal kitchen operations in Golden, BC.

You will oversee food prep, ensure hygienic standards, train staff, assist with inventory and menu development, and help run catering events while maintaining high quality and presentation.