Lead Line Cook, Winter 26/27

Alterra Mountain Company; Enumclaw (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Housing Available

Job summary

Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington seeks an experienced Lead Line Cook (Cook 3) to co-manage an outlet within Culinary Operations. You will train and lead BOH staff, ensure food safety, follow SOPs, and deliver high-quality food and beverage to guests.

Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, this housing-eligible role requires 3–5 years of kitchen experience, ability to stand long hours, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays at various venues on the mountain.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kitchen operations experience.
• WA Food Safety Card within 3 days of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Assist in co-managing a specific outlet in Culinary Operations.
• Train and coach BOH staff; ensure standards of service, sanitation, and quality.
• Follow recipes, SOPs, and safety regulations; maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas.
• Promote professional culinary culture and assist in daily operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Job description

Seasonal

WORK AND PLAY IN THE MOUNTAINS

Join our team of big mountain adventurers at the largest ski resort in Washington! Here at Crystal, it's more than our work. It's our passion for the guest experience, the outdoors, and the community that bring us together at the end of the tree-lined road. We come from near and far to be up on the mountain because it's an experience you just don't get anywhere else. Events are always on the calendar and friends are always down to play. Work in the beautiful National Forest, neighboring Mt. Rainier, as a premier Ikon Pass destination with a whole lot of stoke to share.

JUST LIKE THE TREES, WE ARE GROWING!

we have a variety of roles for hard-working and enthusiastic team-players. Find your line, join our team!

BIG PEAKS, BIGGER PERKS

Employee perks

• Free Alterra season pass (unlimited, direct to lift at all Alterra resorts)
• + Free Alterra season pass for spouse and dependents 25 & under
• 50% off window ticket price at IKON partner resorts
• Free access to Alterra Mountain destinations during time off
• Free ski-referral letters for employees to use at other mountain resorts during time off
• Free friends & family day-ski vouchers (Periodic allotment)
• Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Lessons
• Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Rentals
• Discounts on Gear Tune-Ups
• Discounts on Food & Beverage
• Discounts at Crystal Mountain Retail shops
• Free Crystal branded swag
• Pro deals on gear with 100s of brands
• Discount Marketplace
• Deals on accessories, auto, electronics, entertainment, fitness, food, home, pet supplies, travel, and more
• Employee-only Night Skiing events
• Employee Housing Available for eligible positions
• Accrued paid time off for eligible positions
• Group health insurance for eligible positions
• 401K benefit and generous match with immediate vesting for all staff members over 18
• Opportunities for growth, advancement, and year-round employment

Position Title: Lead Line Cook

Business Unit: Food & Beverage

Position Reports to: Executive Sous Chef

Positions Reporting to this Role: Steward, Expeditor, Cook I, Cook II

Location: Washington

Pay range: $23 - $25

Lead Line Cook is a housing eligible position.

RESORT OVERVIEW, CULTURE AND VISION

Crystal Mountain is the Pacific North West's premier destination for skiers, snowboarders, and summer adventurers. We are part of Alterra Mountain Company which consists of some of the world's most aspirational brands.

A career with Crystal Mountain is more than what you do today; it's being part of creating a community rooted in the spirit of the mountains, united by a passion for adventure, and celebrating the legendary adventures and enduring memories that mountains bring to everyone.

Crystal Mountain delivers best in class service and adventures worthy of our extraordinary terrain and beauty.

We are here to shape the future of mountain adventure.

We Embrace Empowerment

We Honor Authenticity

We Cultivate Collaboration

We Prioritize Purpose

Job Summary

The Lead Line Cook, or Cook 3, is responsible for the co-management of a specific outlet within Crystal Mountain Resort Culinary Operations and works to provide the best possible guest experience within the restaurant. Trains, coaches, and leads culinary staff in exemplary adherence to culinary guidelines, food safety, and standard operating procedures. Follows recipes, chef guidance on stations, SOP's, and all safety regulations. Responsible for the overall cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen stations and the delivery of high quality and properly served food & beverage products. Works to develop a positive public image of his/her specific outlet and Crystal Mountain Resort.

Essential Job Functions of Lead Line Cook

• The lead cook's main responsibility is to assist the Executive Sous Chef in seeing that the fulfillment of the necessary tasks that are crucial to the success of the operation are met. This includes thorough training and direction of staff members, and ensuring that standards of service, sanitation, cleanliness, health and quality are met.
• Acts as manager of BOH operations in absence of the Executive Sous Chef.
• Has a higher in-depth understanding of knife work, prep work, and the ability to work all stations
• Ability to train Cook I & II's
• Production of a high quality, healthy, safe food and beverage product.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary Kitchen and restaurant; follow proper HAACP procedures.
• Assist in recipe adherence and proper production procedures.
• Promote positive professional culinary culture throughout our F&B outlets and the resort.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to all established safe practices.
• Assist the Chef with the daily cleaning of all kitchen areas.

Job Requirements

• Ability to Obtain WA Food Safety Card within 3 Days of Hiring.
• Ability to stand for long periods, 8 hours at a time
• Some culinary outlets require Intermediate Skiing/ Snowboarding ability.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, different venues and/or locations.
• 3-5 years of kitchen operations experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position is required to work evenings, weekends and holidays, different venues and/or locations.
• Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time bending, reaching, and speaking on a constant basis.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, pushing and pulling on an occasional basis.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer