Executive Chef - Paradise Inn - Summer Seasonal

Rainier Guest Services, LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing & Meal Plan Available

Sick Pay

Employee Discounts

Recreation Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rainier Guest Services, LLC invites an Executive Chef to lead daily production and presentation for Paradise Inn during the summer season. You will supervise kitchen staff, manage budgets, and ensure food quality that meets client objectives.

The role requires culinary leadership, menu development, and strong supervision capabilities in a fast-paced mountain resort setting with opportunities for housing and meal plan options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent required.
• ],

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus and forecast portion specifications; cost food items.
• Recruit, supervise, train, schedule, and direct culinary staff.
• Control expenses and determine food & supply needs for the venue.
• Maintain inventory control and safe, sanitary kitchen operations.
• Direct food preparation and ensure quality standards meet client needs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Culinary or Associate’s degree in food service

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

## Executive Chef - Paradise Inn - Summer SeasonalApplylocations: Mt Rainier Paradise Inntime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: JR04075**Compensation Amount:**85,000.00 USD AnnualThe Executive Chef is responsible for managing the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food in the unit. The Executive Chef must help the General Manager supervise and carry out day-to-day operations in the unit. The Executive Chef must also provide supervision, direction and training to all employees within the kitchen; achieve operating and financial goals; ensure food quality; and meet client objectives and/or customer needs.Job Description:**Wage:** Salary**Benefits:** Sick Pay (Sick Leave is provided in accordance with Washington State law, allowing employees to accrue one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked, to be used for personal illness, family care, and other qualifying reasons.); Employee Discounts, Recreation Program, Employee Assistance Program; Housing & Meal Plan Available**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** Plan and develop menus, and forecast portion specifications to unit. Analyze and cost food items. Ensure compliance with established budget.* Recruit, supervise, train, schedule, discipline, and direct the culinary and utility staff.* Control expenses. Determine food and supply needs for venue. Maintain inventory control of food and supplies.* Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene.* Plan, schedule, supervise, and participate in the culinary work of the event to ensure proper production, distribution of assignments, and prompt and efficient preparation of foods. Ensure food quality standards are met and amounts are sufficient to meet expected need.* Direct the preparation and cooking of food for the unit.* Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.**SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE*** High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent required; Culinary or Associate’s degree in food service or related field.* Food Protection Manager Certification. Demonstration of food safety knowledge and sanitation.* Computer proficiency with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required.* Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.* Experience in analyzing financial reports.* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.* Ability to problem solve.**PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS*** 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*** Commercial Kitchen Machinery, Appliances, Tools, and Utensils.* Typical office equipment (computers, phone system, fax, copiers, scanners, among others).Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier is an iconic point in the Washington landscape. Our associates gain valuable experience here while meeting guests and coworkers from around the world, and in their free time they have a magical world of pristine mountain meadows, majestic waterfalls, peaceful old-growth forests, and much more to explore! While we operate year-round, our primary season is the summer months, with most employment opportunities available between April and October. Our All-Star team members enjoy fantastic perks and an amazing work environment!