Lead Line Cook & Training Coach

Fremont Economic Development Corp.; Colorado, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401K matching

Job summary

Royal Gorge Route Railroad is hiring a Senior Line Cook to lead the kitchen team and ensure timely, high‑quality food production for guests.

The role requires 5 years of cooking leadership, strong English communication, and a focus on safety and teamwork in a fast‑paced environment aboard or at the depot. Benefits and on‑site work are provided.

Qualifications

• 5 years of prior cooking experience and leadership in a restaurant is required.
• Food safety certification is preferred.
• English language and professional communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking using broilers, ovens, grills and other equipment.
• Lead kitchen team members and line cooks to ensure food products meet standards.
• Administer and manage training for all new team members.
• Set examples of cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Ensure quality and portion control according to recipes and standards.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products for smooth service periods.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station and follow closing checklists.
• Attend meetings and contribute improvement ideas.

Skills

Meat preparation

Seafood prep

Team leadership

Training others

Food safety

English communication

Work under pressure

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Benefits: Paid Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for employee and immediate family. Annual PTO accrual. 401K Retirement plan with up to 8% company match.

ABOUT THE ROYAL GORGE ROUTE RAILROAD

The Royal Gorge Route Railroad is a full-service passenger train that carries 250,000 guests from around the world through Colorado's spectacular Royal Gorge. Since 1999, we’ve been providing outstanding service, consistently fantastic dining experiences, and safe, memorable journeys.

We have the best leadership team in the business – people who are excellent at their jobs and care deeply about our team, our guests, and everyone’s success. Overall, the Royal Gorge Route employs approximately 200 staff members, with about 75 on duty at any one time. Our train currently supports up to 800 passengers per run, and includes several dome cars, classic dining cars, bar cars, coach cars and open-air cars -- all of which are serviced by onboard kitchens and full bars, as well as a scratch-cooking commissary kitchen, ticketing operation and retail experience in the Santa Fe Depot. The Royal Gorge Route runs anywhere from one to four departures daily year-round and is busiest throughout the summer and holiday months.

Summary: Senior Line Cooks perform all food preparation duties and ensure all food production is completed accurately, safely and timely to guests’ expectations. The Senior Line Cook is responsible for training and being the role models for all Kitchen team members.

Essential Functions

· Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment

· Lead kitchen team members and line cooks to ensure food products meet our company standards

· Administer and manage training for all new team members

· Set the example of cleanliness and food safety standards

· Ensures 100% responsibility for quality of products served

· Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures

· Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at each train kitchen to assure a smooth service period

· Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications

· Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, panini grills, fryers, microwaves, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment

· Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning, and/or marinating

· Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes

· Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly

· Assists in food prep assignments at the depot during off-peak periods as needed

· Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations and/or assists others in closing the kitchen

· Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement

· Performs other related duties as assigned by management

• 5 years of prior cooking experience and leadership in a restaurant required
• Food safety and food handling certification is preferred
• English language and professional communication skills are required
• Ability to take direction and work under moderate supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work quickly, calmly, and effectively under pressure
• Must have problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized
• Commitment to quality service and food knowledge
• Must demonstrate effective leadership skills to improve performance and engagement in team members that report to you

Working Conditions/Essential Job Functions

• This position will spend 99% of the time standing and 1% of the time sitting
• Fast-paced; constantly moving
• Must stand, stoop, reach and use fine motor skills in a kitchen environment
• Reading, speaking and listening are used continuously
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly

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