Lead Cook

MOUNTAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass for you and dependets

Seasonal employment

Job summary

Mountain Capital Partners LLC's Purgatory ski resort is seeking a Lead Line Cook to supervise the line during assigned AM or PM shifts, coach cooks, and support the Executive Chef with staffing, ordering, and menu execution for a high-volume kitchen serving thousands of guests daily. This seasonal role runs November 15, 2026 through April 15, 2027, with a free season pass for you and dependents.

Candidates should have 5+ years in kitchens, strong leadership, knife skills, and ServSafe

Qualifications

• 5+ years kitchen experience, including high-volume resort kitchens.
• 1+ year in shift-lead or kitchen-management capacity.
• ServSafe Manager certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Run and oversee the full line during an assigned AM or PM shift.
• Train, coach, and set the pace for cooks at every level (I-IV).
• Assign stations and adjust staffing on the fly during rushes.
• Own ordering, par levels, and inventory tracking for assigned shift(s).
• Support menu costing, food cost tracking, and waste reduction efforts.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards are met.
• Step into any station as needed to keep service moving.
• Communicate with Executive Chef and management on staffing, 86's, and service issues.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Knife skills

Problem solving

Staffing

Menu costing

Food safety

ServSafe

Job description

Lead Line CookGeneral Purpose:The Lead Line Cook acts as kitchen supervisor during an assigned AM or PM shift, running the line, coaching cooks at every level, and supporting the Executive Chef and Sous Chef with staffing, ordering, and menu execution across a high-volume ski resort kitchen serving thousands of guests a day. We are hiring for both AM and PM lead positions.This is a seasonal position from November 15 2026 to April 15 2027. Dates are subject to change based on the availability of the applicant and needs of the business. This role comes with a free season pass for you and your dependents. For a full list of benefits visit purgatory.ski/employee-benefits/. Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. This position will remain open until filled.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Run and oversee the full line during an assigned AM or PM shiftTrain, coach, and set the pace for cooks at every level (I-IV)Assign stations and adjust staffing on the fly during rushesOwn ordering, par levels, and inventory tracking for assigned shift(s)Support menu costing, food cost tracking, and waste reduction effortsEnsure food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards are met throughout the shiftStep into any station as needed to keep service movingCommunicate directly with the Executive Chef and management on staffing, 86's, and service issuesKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Butchery-level knife skills; able to train others on techniqueProven leadership and coaching ability in a high-volume kitchenDeep kitchen knowledge across every station, AM and PMStrong problem-solving skills under high-volume, high-pressure conditionsExperience with ordering, par management, and menu/recipe costingCurrent ServSafe Manager certification (or obtained within 60 days of hire)Education and Experience:5+ years of kitchen experience, including fine dining and high-volume resort kitchen experience, with at least 1 year in a shift-lead or kitchen-management capacity.Working Environment/Physical Activities:The entirety of the shift is spent indoors in a commercial kitchen, working with guests and staff during high-volume ski resort service. A majority of the shift is spent standing and moving between stations on tile or rubber-matted flooring. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work near open flame, hot equipment, walk-in coolers, and freezers, and maintain composure and pace during fast, high-volume rushes, particularly on peak days when Purgy's serves thousands of guests. Frequent reaching, bending, and repetitive motion (chopping, stirring, plating, lifting) is required throughout the shift. Breaks will be assigned and employees must step away from their station during this time