Cook - Giants Ridge

Guest Services; Biwabik (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Mountain Perks

Exclusive Golf Privileges

Exclusive Discounts

Work with Friends

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Giants Ridge, operated by Guest Services, seeks a Cook to assist in preparing, cooking, and serving food in a fast-paced kitchen. The role offers seasonal or long-term opportunities with flexible scheduling and opportunities to work with experienced chefs.

The position emphasizes culinary skills, strict attention to food safety and sanitation, and strong customer service. Competitive hourly pay and benefits support a balanced lifestyle in a mountain resort environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary knowledge required or preferred.
• Food safety certification and strong sanitation habits expected.
• Excellent customer service abilities and clear communication with customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes and supervisor instructions.
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, appliances, and work areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Operate food stations, including station checklists, temperature logs, and signage.
• Requisition food supplies and equipment based on future needs estimates.
• Monitor menus and spending to ensure economical meal preparation.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues and report them to management.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Food Safety

Sanitation

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Compensation

Compensation Amount:18.00 USD Hourly

Job Summary

The Cook assists the Chef or General Manager by preparing, cooking, and serving food.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor instructions.
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Operate food station, including performing station checklist, temperature log, counter meeting, and signage.
• Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.
• Monitor menus and spending in order to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

• Partial High School education required; High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred.
• Culinary knowledge.
• Food Safety certified and strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers. Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTSM

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit.
• Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand for the entire work day.
• Climbing steps regularly.
• Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and grill areas.
• Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
• Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast-paced kitchen.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Standard commercial cooking machinery and utensils.

Do you have a passion for great food and working in a fun, fast-paced kitchen? Giants Ridge, managed by Guest Services, is looking for an energetic, team-oriented Cook to join our culinary team! Whether you’re looking for a seasonal opportunity or long-term role, this position offers flexible scheduled and a chance to work alongside experienced chefs in a professional kitchen surrounded by year-round adventure. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, we want to hear from you!

Competitive Pay

Earn $15.00 - $20.00 per hour, based on experience.

Why Work at Giants Ridge?

• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Stay covered with medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional support. We also offer HSAs, FSAs and more to help you manage healthcare costs.
• Retirement Savings - Play for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan, featuring a company match to help you build financial security.
• Paid Time Off - Take time to rest, relax and recharge with generous PTO.
• Mountain Perks - Enjoy free employee passes and discounts for your family so you can hit the slopes and trails all season long!
• Exclusive Golf Privileges - Hit the greens with complimentary golfing at our two championship golf courses.
• Exclusive Discounts - Save on delicious food, stylish apparel and must-have accessories while working at Giants Ridge.
• Work with Friends - Join a fun, supportive team where every day feels like an adventure.
• Flexible Scheduling - We offer flexible schedules to fit your lifestyle, but some evening, weekend and holiday shifts are required to keep up with the excitement at Giants Ridge.
• And More! - Additional perks and surprises that make Giants Ridge a great place to work!

Giants Ridge is the #1-rated family vacation destination in Minnesota. Located just north of Duluth in the heart of Minnesota's Superior National Forest, Giants Ridge is a four-season, family-oriented resort offering fun and adventure for every level of outdoor enthusiast. Summer features world-class golf and lift-served mountain biking, while winter brings incredible skiing, snowboarding, fat tire biking, and more. Guests and employees alike can enjoy the Pool & Sauna Haus, along with dining, lodging, and a variety of year-round recreational amenities. Employees also have access to discounted lesson opportunities to help them develop new skills and make the most of the Giants Ridge experience. Beyond the resort, the Iron Range region offers abundant outdoor recreation, including lakes and waterways for boating, fishing, and paddling, as well as extensive trail networks for hiking, snowmobiling, and other seasonal activities. Spring and fall provide the perfect transition between seasons, showcasing the natural beauty and outdoor adventures that make the region a great place to live, work, and play.

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION:

We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.