Cook Seasonal

The Olympia Companies; Schroon Lake (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Hotel travel discounts

Sober support network

Job summary

The Lodge at Schroon Lake is seeking a line cook to prepare and cook menu items in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. You will follow established recipes, maintain quality, safety, and portion control while collaborating with a culinary team to develop and improve offerings.

A passion for great food and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• Provide high-level customer service, communicate effectively with guests and team members, follow instructions, learn quickly, pay attention to detail, stay composed under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portions, and safety standards.
• Apply proper cooking techniques (grilling, frying, roasting, baking, sautéing) for quality and consistency.
• Monitor temperatures and times to minimize waste and ensure superior quality.
• Collaborate with culinary team and management to refine menus and promotions.
• Stay informed on trends and seasonal ingredients to inform planning.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Culinary Arts education (preferred)

Serve-Safe Certification (preferred)

Job description

We're more than just a team - we're a community dedicated to making a difference every day.

At The Lodge at Schroon Lake, we create a fun, supportive environment where growth never stops, and success is celebrated together. Guided by our values of continuous improvement, accountability, concern for others, and trust, we foster a culture of collaboration and integrity. If you're passionate, driven, and ready to thrive, we'd love to have you on our team.

Pay Rate: $21.50 per hour

Looking for cooks to safely and efficiently prepare and cook food that will keep our customers coming back. Our goal is to have customers tell us that our food and service is excellent!

Join a Team that Puts Your Well-Being First!

At The Lodge at Schroon Lake, we believe in supporting our employees both in and out of the workplace. When you join us, you're not just getting a job - you're joining a family-first organization that cares about your health and wellness, your future, and your overall satisfaction.

Here's how we show our commitment:

• Additional Support: From our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to a sober support network, and our commitment to being a recovery-friendly workplace, we're here to help you thrive personally and professionally.
• Perks: Love to travel? Enjoy exclusive hotel travel discounts as a member of our team. Additional benefits may be available based on property specific locations!

We're more than just a business - we're a values-driven organization that believes in creating an environment where every team member can thrive. Our core values guide everything we do, from how we interact with each other to how we serve our guests and community. Join us at Olympia Hospitality and take the next step toward a fulfilling, balanced, and supported career.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards, ensuring consistency and adherence to food safety guidelines.
• Follow proper cooking techniques and methods, including grilling, frying, roasting, baking, and sautéing, to achieve desired flavors, textures, and appearances.
• Monitor food temperatures, cooking times, and ingredient quantities to prevent waste and ensure that food is cooked and served at optimal quality.
• Collaborate with the culinary team and management to develop and refine menu items, specials, and promotions that appeal to guests' preferences and dietary needs.
• Experiment with new ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques to create innovative and unique dishes that showcase the restaurant's culinary expertise and creativity.
• Stay informed about culinary trends, industry developments, and seasonal ingredients, and incorporate these insights into menu planning and execution.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and orderly kitchen environment at all times, including workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage areas, in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving, storing, and rotating ingredients and supplies, and conducting regular stock checks to ensure adequate levels for production.
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures to minimize the risk of contamination, spoilage, and foodborne illness, and ensure that all kitchen equipment is maintained and operated safely.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, servers, and management to coordinate food preparation, cooking times, and service priorities, and ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
• Support and assist colleagues as needed, including dishwashing, food plating, and garnishing, to maintain efficient workflow and meet service deadlines.

Skills Required

• Provide high-level customer service, communicate effectively with guests and team members, follow instructions, ability to learn quickly, pay attention to detail, and maintain composure when working under pressure

Technical Skills

• Safe and appropriate use and operation of kitchen equipment
• Knife skills, grill, broiler, sauté and Expediter skills; garde manger experience
• Speed in meal production while ensuring high-quality food

Experience / Education

• Minimum 2 years' experience; high school diploma and/or equivalent work experience; experience with receiving orders and inventory control helpful; Culinary Arts education preferred; Serve-Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training preferred.

The Olympia Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to such characteristics as race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable law.