Assistant Head Cook

Bar W Guest Ranch; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Bar W Guest Ranch is seeking an Assistant Head Cook to support the Head Cook in ensuring a positive dining experience for guests. You will coordinate culinary activities, maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety, and engage with guests through shared meals and stories.

Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership and decision-making skills, a Serv Safe certification, and a high school diploma or GED. Join our team and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize and organize details in a fast-paced environment.
• Good decision-making, leadership and communication skills.
• Maintain a presentable image in the kitchen and around guests.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Cook in providing a positive dining experience through delicious meal options.
• Participate in the execution of day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Monitor food waste and manage kitchen inventory and food ordering.

Skills

Decision-making

Leadership

Communication

Food preparation

Prioritization and organization

Education

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Serv Safe Food Handler Certification

Job description

Assistant Head Cook Job Description

Title: Assistant Head Cook

Reports To: Head Cook

Pay Range: $20-$22

At the Bar W our core focus is connection. We want our guests to have an experience not just a vacation, so we want them to connect to our staff, the people they came with, the other guests, nature, and to themselves. You would be integral in facilitating connection with guests by eating meals with them, sharing your story, listening to them, and spending time engaging at the evening activities.

General Responsibilities

This position is responsible for assisting the Head Cook in providing a positive dining experience through delicious meal options in a timely manner. This position is also responsible for assisting in the execution of day-to-day kitchen operations. This includes inventory management, organization, cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room and supervision of the other members of the kitchen team. The Bar W prioritizes safety so operating and acting with safety as a priority is crucial.

Assistant Head Cook Duties

• Provide each guest, big or small, with an unforgettable adventure by sharing stories, eating with the guests, joining in activities during the day and in the evening. These interactions will help make our Core Values come to life: Connections, Doing What We Say and proving a Positive Environment.
• Assist the Head Cook on the execution of the Bar W approved menu.
• Follow the Serv Safe and sanitary practices of the kitchen.
• Follow and assist in training other kitchen staff in the Process and Procedures of the Kitchen.
• Plan, cook, and direct food preparation and culinary activities as assigned.
• Assist in monitoring food waste and the use of leftovers.
• Assist the Head Cook in managing kitchen inventory and food ordering.
• Help with kitchen and dining room clean up and dishes as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Personal Requirements

• Ability to prioritize and organize details in a fast-paced environment.
• Good decision-making, leadership and communication skills.
• Maintain a presentable image in the kitchen and around guests.
• Must have a Serv Safe Food Handler Certification.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• A Team Player who lives by the Bar W Core Values.