Breakfast Cook

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$50 room rates at properties

Staff discounts (spa, restaurant, and

Job summary

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, a AAA Four Diamond resort, is seeking a Breakfast Cook to join our food and beverage team in Whitefish, Montana. Compensation is $22-$25 hourly, DOE, with full-time year-round benefits.

You will lead the morning rush, stock and set up stations, and uphold high standards of hospitality on a lakefront property. Join a premier leisure destination under Averill Hospitality with opportunities for growth, paid holidays, PTO, insurance, and a supportive team environment in

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a restaurant or related field.

Responsibilities

• Stock and set up the station for breakfast service.
• Prepare items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and sauces.
• Cook items by grilling, sautéing and other methods to recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper food storage per sanitation requirements.
• Work with servers to ensure timely orders and plate presentations.

Education

Cooking experience preferred

Job description

Rise, shine, and sizzle! The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, one of Montana's AAA Four Diamond resorts, is seeking a Breakfast Cook to work with our food and beverage team at $22-$25 hourly DOE. As our Breakfast Cook, you will dominate our morning rush. Looking to work in a lakefront restaurant & resort cooking for regular locals and visitors from all over?

Plus, all employees receive perks of $50 rooms at any of our properties, and discount rates at our spa, restaurant, and retail.

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, an Averill Hospitality Resort, is Montana's premier lakefront, leisure and outdoor activity destination. The Lodge is a 4-star hotel located only 5 minutes from downtown Whitefish and 10 minutes from Whitefish Ski Resort. Our customer experience focuses on authentic Montana hospitality that creates lasting memories. The Hotel is one of several family-owned businesses under Averill Hospitality.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND POSITION PURPOSE:

As a Breakfast Cook you will be responsible for stocking and setting up the station. You will prepare food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces. You will cook food items by grilling, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards. Additionally, you maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Taking directions from supervisor and retaining information received.
• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
• Preparing food includes cleaning and cutting the ingredients, cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks.
• Plate prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance
• Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time.
• Ensure all equipment is kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant's preventative maintenance programs.
• Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking equipment at the end of work shifts.
• Understand and follow all regulations that pertain to health and safety.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Knowledge of Food and Beverage, Local and State Food Handling laws and procedures.
• Must be organized and detailed oriented.
• Must be a strong team player with a hospitality first mindset.
• Desire to provide phenomenal guest experiences, a passion for quality, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to foster cooperation.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work with a team of culinary professionals

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION

• Preference for a previous cooking experience

Experience/ Licenses Or Certificates

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a restaurant or related field as an asset.

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, part of Averill Hospitality, offers full time, year-round employment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, insurance, 401(k) match, and company discounts in Whitefish, Montana's premier leisure and outdoor activity destination on the shores of Whitefish Lake.

Averill Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Work in an amazing destination town surrounded by breathtaking mountains and spectacular lakes filled with year-round adventure! Enjoy world class mountain biking, hiking, fishing, ziplining, horseback riding, river rafting, water sports, Glacier National Park, and more. Need housing, then please inquire.