Chef De Partie (Experienced Lead)

Alterra Mountain Company; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass

Employee housing

Discounted onsite childcare

Accrued paid sick leave

401(k) match

Pro deals and discounts

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company seeks a Chef De Partie (Lead Line Cook) at Schweitzer to lead line during service, prep ingredients, and ensure top-quality presentation. You’ll work across multiple outlets and help maintain kitchen standards and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have strong knife skills, culinary technique, and a commitment to cleanliness, safety, and teamwork in a busy, safety-conscious environment. This role is full-time year-round at Schweitzer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years line cook experience.
• Idaho Food Safety Certification preferred.
• English reading/writing and basic math required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces.
• Ensure all prep is done according to recipes and portion standards.
• Cook and assemble menu items with attention to presentation and quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures for a hygienic kitchen.
• Assist in inventory and stock management; alert leadership when stock is low or expired.
• Collaborate with Back of House and Front of House teams.

Skills

Knife Skills

Sauteing

Searing

Grilling

Braising

Frying

Roasting

Food Safety

Temperature Control

Reheating

Tools

Idaho Food Safety Certification

Job description

Flex Year Round

Welcome to Schweitzer-where passionate mountain recreation pros work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we're growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future.

Perks include:

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass
• Employee housing
• Discounted onsite childcare
• Accrued paid sick leave
• 401(k) match
• Great discounts and access to pro deals
• Depending on employment status you could qualify for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave.

Employment Status: Full TimeFlex Year Round

Wage Range: $18.00 - $20.00 / Hour

Minimum Age: 18

Background Check Required: No

Driver Verification Required: No

Position Summary

Looking for a Chef De Partie (Lead Line Cook) for multiple outlets. This position is responsible for identifying needed prep and leading the line during service. You will be responsible for food preparation, presentation, and keeping the kitchen clean. If you have a love for learning, this is the job for you.

Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces.
• Ensure all prep is done according to recipes and portion standards. Work in close liaison with chef/sous chef.
• Cooking and Assembling Dishes - Cooks menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff. Assembles dishes with attention to presentation and quality.
• Maintains a clean and organized workstation.
• Follows sanitation and safety procedures to ensure a hygienic kitchen environment.
• Responsible for inventory and stock management by assisting in receiving and storing deliveries and alerting leadership when inventory stock is low or expired.
• Must be willing to work with both the Back of House and Front of House teams.

Specific Job Skills

License/Certifications - Idaho Food Safety Certification is preferred

Technical -

• Knife Skills. Knife Sharpening/Upkeep
• Sauteing, Searing, Grilling, Braising, Frying, Roasting
• Reducing, Simmering
• Open Flame Cooking
• Proper/Safe Food Storage, Temperature Control, Proper/Safe Reheating
• Brines, Pickling
• The 5 Mother Sauces
• Food Safety

Physical Capabilities - Able to stand/walk for the whole shift, lift to 50 lbs

Additional - Worksite is 100% inside, and you will be exposed to fumes, odors, mechanical and burn hazards. All sensory skills needed. There is a possibility of outdoor work during summer & shoulder seasons.

Education/Related Experience

Minimum education required : English reading and writing plus basic math

Minimum time in related position : 4 years +; line cook experience required