Lead Cooks - Winter 2026/27

POWDR; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 3,306,000 - 3,582,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass

Free employee season pass for employee

Discounts across the resort

401k with company match

Season housing program

Free transportation to/from Bend

IKON pass access

Job summary

Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon is hiring a Lead Cook to train and supervise kitchen staff, ensure safety and quality, and manage a single outlet within the Food & Beverage department.

The role requires 3+ years of line cook experience, a valid Oregon Food Handler’s Card, and a flexible, team-oriented attitude to deliver outstanding guest experiences at Mt. Bachelor.

Qualifications

• Oregon Food Handler’s Card is required.
• Minimum 3+ years of line cook experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required; culinary education recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding guest service with a friendly, efficient approach.
• Lead and supervise lower-level cooks, ensuring safety, standards, and quality.
• Prepare and oversee menu items, including knife skills and station setup.
• Maintain clean, sanitized work areas and proper food labeling.
• Able to manage multiple stations and assist with inventory & ordering.
• Train staff and uphold Mt. Bachelor’s policies and cost controls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary education recommended

Oregon Food Handler’s Card

Job description

Location: Bend, Oregon

Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people’s lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it’s our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play!

• Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
• Free and discounted friends & family day passes
• Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine
• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
• Winter season employee housing program & Summer season camping program
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
• Discounted daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor
• Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)
• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts

_ *** We are hiring for Lead Cooks across all lodge locations *** _

Position Summary

This Lead Cook is career-oriented, creative, active, and has a wide range of culinary expertise. Understands and trains on the importance of personal hygiene, safe food handling practices, and advanced culinary skills. Requires minimal supervision and will assist in the direction and supervision of lower-level cooks. Understands the importance of standards, speed, and quality. Should have the ability to be responsible for a single outlet of the Food & Beverage department. This employee supports Mt. Bachelor’s mission statement, goals, and objectives.

Major Responsibilities/ Daily Essential Functions

• Ensure each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment: greeting and acknowledging every guest, answering common questions, and moving guests through the service process promptly.
• Has strong abilities in all applicable cooking techniques and practices, including knife skills.
• Be familiar with all menu items, products, sides, dressings, sauces, toppings, garnishes, and most importantly, food allergies.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment, and dishes.
• Ability to work multiple stations in an outlet, food prep, and complete station setup promptly.
• Must be able to expedite the production line during the service period. Line cooking skills.
• High-quality service for guests and fellow employees with a friendly and cooperative attitude.
• Can handle fast-paced, potentially high-pressure environments.
• Prepares food according to the specifications of the recipes and adheres to correct portioning.
• Takes responsibility for the product used in their station and ensures freshness and quality.
• Must have knowledge of safely operating slicer, knives, mixer, hot foods, ovens, grills, etc.
• Understands and follows proper food labeling; organization and sanitation of walk-in coolers, freezers, work areas; and food rotation methods.
• Responsible for and supervises lower-level cooks regarding food handling, food labeling, rotation of product, safety and sanitation, and organization of all food areas maintained.
• Advises higher-level cooks and/or management of anticipated problems and low inventory.
• Able to read business levels, weather, and react according to demand.
• Assist in food ordering, checking in orders, and end-of-the-month inventory.
• Will train lower-level cooks and staff to safely operate all kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a professional and personable appearance.
• Accountable for accurate timekeeping. Responsible for clocking in and out with employee pass.
• Complete any reasonable task assigned by the supervisor.
• Observe mountain-wide policies found in the Employee Handbook.

Secondary Function

• Assist with dishwashing duties when needed.
• Bussing eatery areas when needed.
• Snow removal duties.

Job Scope

Will help with training, supervising, and directing lower-level cooks and kitchen staff according to the Outlet Chef’s needs.

Interpersonal Contacts

The position will have constant guest interaction. Position with interaction with all F&B staff members and other Mt. Bachelor employees.

Specific Job Skills/Certifications

• License/Certifications: Oregon Food Handler’s Card.
• Technical: Basic computer skills.
• Physical Capabilities: Lifting 50+ pounds and long periods of standing.
• Additional: Must have a positive attitude. Flexible with hours and days of work. Able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week. Strong leadership, communication, and multi-tasking skills. Able to read business levels and direct staff accordingly to demand. Solid understanding of restaurant business operations required. Must understand basic concepts regarding budgets, revenue, labor, and COGS.

Education/Related Experience

• Minimum education required : High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum time in related position : 3+ years of line cook experience required. Formal culinary education recommended.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Suchaccommodation requiresan interactive discussion with the Human Resources Department before suchaccommodationcan be made.
• While performing the duties of this role, the employee will be required to frequently bend, reach, climb, push, pull, lift over 50 pounds, and stand for prolonged periods of time. Additionally, the position will require frequent visual concentration, rapid reactions to changes, and the utilization of hand/eye coordination.

Current Hiring Rate: $24.50/hr

Minimum Age Requirement: 18+

Schedule: Full-Time

Come Work Where You Play!

Please be aware incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed. Mt. Bachelor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mt. Bachelor is committed to creating a quality work environment which makes full use of the talents and contributions of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability or military status.