Hospitality Kitchen Cook – Craft & Community

Lodge at Schroon Lake; Schroon Lake (NY); On-site; USD 52,434,000 - 70,861,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Earned wage access

Employee assistance program

Sober support network

Job summary

The Lodge at Schroon Lake is seeking motivated cooks to safely and efficiently prepare and cook food that keeps guests coming back. Pay rate: $21.50 per hour. You will work in a lively, values-driven environment that supports health, wellness, and career growth.

We value teamwork, quality, and guest satisfaction, offering comprehensive health coverage, a 401K with discretionary match, and PTO. Join us to be part of a family-first organization that cares about your future and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to provide high-level customer service and maintain composure under pressure.
• Healthy kitchen practices and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards.
• Follow proper cooking techniques including grilling, frying, roasting, baking, and sautéing.
• Monitor food temperatures, cooking times, and ingredient quantities to prevent waste and ensure quality.
• Collaborate with culinary team and management to develop menu items, specials, and promotions.
• Experiment with new ingredients and techniques to create innovative dishes.
• Stay informed about culinary trends and seasonal ingredients for menu planning.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized kitchen environment and proper storage areas.
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving, storing, rotating ingredients, and stock checks.
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures to minimize contamination risk.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, servers, and management to coordinate timelines and priorities.
• Support colleagues with dishwashing, plating, and garnishing to maintain workflow.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts education preferred

Serve-Safe Certification preferred

Allergen awareness training preferred

Tools

Knife skills

Grill techniques

Sauté techniques

Expediter skills

Garde manger

Job description

The Lodge at Schroon Lake is seeking motivated cooks to safely and efficiently prepare and cook food that keeps guests coming back. Pay rate: $21.50 per hour. You will work in a lively, values-driven environment that supports health, wellness, and career growth.

We value teamwork, quality, and guest satisfaction, offering comprehensive health coverage, a 401K with discretionary match, and PTO. Join us to be part of a family-first organization that cares about your future and wellbeing.