Lead Cook

Odyssey Resorts; Deerwood (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Access to training resources

Recognition as a top workplace

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

A leading resort company is looking for a skilled Kitchen Manager to oversee food production at Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort, Deerwood, MN. Responsibilities include managing kitchen staff, maintaining food quality and cleanliness, and ensuring efficient guest service. Key requirements are at least five years of food preparation experience and a culinary arts degree. The role offers flexibility, support for growth, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of previous food preparation experience required.
• ServSafe Certificate is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead in food preparation ensuring high quality and presentation.
• Supervise all kitchen employees.
• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage Director on administrative duties.

Skills

Leadership

Food Preparation

Quality Control

Sanitation and Safety Standards

Interdepartmental Communication

Time Management

Education

Post-secondary culinary arts training program degree

Job description

Overview

Discover Your Odyssey. Are you an adventurer at heart, seeking a workplace that fuels your passion and a team that feels like family? Start your Odyssey with us—an award-winning team that not only works together but plays together, creating an environment where every day is an adventure.

Location: Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort, Deerwood, MN

Why Odyssey?

At Odyssey Resorts, we don't just offer job opportunities; we provide a canvas for your career dreams.

Benefits & Culture

• Flexible freedom: Experience work-life balance with flexible schedules, working hours, and payday on demand.
• Employer recognition: Star Tribune Top 200 Minnesota Workplace for two consecutive years.
• State-of-the-art resources: Access tools and training resources to support your growth.
• Hospitality from the HEART: A culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in everyday experiences.
• Engage, innovate, impact: Odyssey Cares, sustainability programs, community investment, and industry collaboration.
• Open doors for growth: Opportunities for career advancement within a growth-focused company.

Position Summary

Takes lead in the kitchen and is in charge of all food production. Responsible for overseeing product quality, cleanliness, and profitability of food service outlets to ensure smooth and efficient guest service. Maintains interdepartmental communication and interacts daily with guests and resort staff.

Department & Reporting

Department: Food & Beverage
Reports to: Food & Beverage Director / Executive Chef

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary culinary arts training program degree highly desirable
• Minimum of one (5) year previous food preparation experience required

Essential Duties

• Lead in the preparation process to ensure food and products are consistently high quality and presented well.
• Prepare and complete menu items per order, plating and garnishing cooked items in a timely fashion.
• Ensure buffets are set and maintained properly.
• Supervise all kitchen employees, including cooks and dishwashers.
• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage Director to complete administrative duties (staff scheduling, payroll, food orders, inventory, costing, recipe specification, and menu development). Ensure all BOH staff have a current Minnesota ServSafe certificate.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, and training of all BOH staff as dictated by the organizational structure.
• Control expenses by producing only what is needed and preparing items correctly the first time.
• Label, rotate, and store all products; keep coolers and storage areas organized.
• Assign stations and tasks to staff; ensure cleanliness of BOH areas.
• Receive and organize all BOH F&B products; check for quality, specs, and quantities.
• Maintain a daily/weekly/monthly cleaning schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment; uphold high sanitation and kitchen safety standards.
• Foster positive working relationships and communication with all departments.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Expectations

Expectations: The employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these functions. Ruttger’s expects stellar guest service and regular attendance.

• Must be able to pass Ruttger’s background check.
• ServSafe Certificate.
• Stand; walk; sit; kneel; lift; push; pull; reach with arms and hands; move objects weighing up to fort

Odyssey Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and any other class protected by federal, state, or local law, including, but not limited to, medical condition, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.