Line Cook

Odyssey Resorts; Two Harbors (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PTO accrual per Minnesota law

Job summary

Larsmont Cottages, part of Odyssey Resorts in Two Harbors, MN, is seeking a Line Cook to join our premier North Shore kitchen. You will prepare high-quality daily dishes, manage your station, and ensure a clean, safe work area while collaborating with a welcoming team.

We offer a scenic setting on Lake Superior, opportunities for growth, and a culture built on hospitality and teamwork. Competitive hourly pay and a supportive kitchen environment await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes.
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures.
• Proficient knife skills.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible.
• Possess creative ability.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare daily food items, ensuring consistently high-quality meals that meet our resort’s standards.
• Station Management: Restock and prep your station as needed throughout the shift, ensuring everything is ready to go for each service.
• Cleanliness & Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment, practicing excellent safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.
• Teamwork: Work closely with fellow kitchen staff, assisting where needed and contributing to a positive, efficient team dynamic.
• Inventory Support: Assist in conducting month-end inventories to help keep kitchen stock at optimal levels.
• Special Events & Catering: Participate in special events and off-premises functions, ensuring that every dish meets the same high standard of quality.
• Meetings: Attend pre-shift and other team meetings to stay aligned on daily goals and ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Cooking methods

Recipe reading

Food safety

Knife skills

Creativity

Kitchen equipment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Attendance & punctuality

Job description

Larsmont Cottages - Two Harbors, Minnesota

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.

Description
Larsmont Cottages - Two Harbors, Minnesota
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.

Why Odyssey?
At Odyssey Resorts, We Don't Just Offer Job Opportunities; We Provide a Canvas For Your Career Dreams. Here's What You Can Expect

• Flexible Freedom: Experience work-life balance with flexible schedules, working hours, and payday on demand. Your success is not just about the work you do; it's about the life you build around it.
• Employer Recognition: Join a company recognized as a Star Tribune Top 200 Minnesota Workplace for two consecutive years. Odyssey has become an employer of choice, fostering happy employees and a culture worth celebrating.
• State-of-the-Art Resources: Access cutting-edge tools and resources designed for your success. With ample and relevant learning and training resources, we invest in your growth.
• Hospitality from the HEART: Immerse yourself in a culture that revolves around the “Hospitality from the HEART” philosophy—a welcoming space where diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just words but lived experiences. Be part of a team where your unique contributions brighten the lives of guests and enrich your own journey.
• Engage, Innovate, Impact: Become a part of Odyssey Cares, including our sustainability program aligned with the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge. Our team actively invests in local communities, collaborates for industry innovation, supports charitable causes, and encourages personal stewardship. At Odyssey, your work extends beyond the resorts; it's a catalyst for positive change.
• Open Doors for Growth: As part of a growth-focused company, unlock opportunities for career advancement. You’ll be part of an engaged team that values your ideas and nourishes your potential.
• Awesome Benefits: We care about our employees' wellbeing. That's why all part-time employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). You will also accrue PTO in accordance with Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Time law.

Your Odyssey Awaits
Ready to create lasting memories, enrich lives, and be part of an extraordinary journey? Join Odyssey Resorts, where every day is a new adventure, and your story is yet to be written. Work here. Play here. Thrive here. Join Our Culinary Team as a Line Cook – Where Passion Meets Flavor on Lake Superior! Are you a talented cook who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen? We’re seeking a Line Cook to join our kitchen team at a premier resort on the stunning North Shore of Lake Superior. If you have a passion for preparing delicious, high-quality dishes and enjoy being part of a collaborative team, this is the opportunity for you! As a line cook, you’ll help create memorable dining experiences by preparing and cooking consistently outstanding meals. Your attention to detail, creativity, and commitment to quality will play a key role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly and delighting our guests. Come join the fun and create memorable dining experiences at Larsmont Cottages.

Key Responsibilities Of The Line Cook

• Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare daily food items, ensuring consistently high-quality meals that meet our resort’s standards.
• Station Management: Restock and prep your station as needed throughout the shift, ensuring everything is ready to go for each service.
• Cleanliness & Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment, practicing excellent safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.
• Teamwork: Work closely with fellow kitchen staff, assisting where needed and contributing to a positive, efficient team dynamic.
• Inventory Support: Assist in conducting month-end inventories to help keep kitchen stock at optimal levels.
• Special Events & Catering: Participate in special events and off-premises functions, ensuring that every dish meets the same high standard of quality.
• Meetings: Attend pre-shift and other team meetings to stay aligned on daily goals and ensure smooth operations.

Why Join Us?

• Scenic Location: Work in one of the most beautiful spots on Lake Superior, where every day brings a new breathtaking view.
• Team Environment: Join a friendly, fun, supportive kitchen team where your contributions are valued.
• Growth Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and expand your culinary skills in a respected resort setting.
• Competitive Pay: Earn a competitive hourly wage with opportunity for growth.

Requirements
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, ABILITIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies, skills and abilities:

• Basic knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes.
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures.
• Proficient knife skills.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible.
• Possess creative ability.
• Ability to operate, clean and maintain commercial kitchen equipment.
• Upholds Odyssey Values and the principles of HEART.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation standards.
• Foster and promote a cooperative working climate.
• Display honest and ethical behavior.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism while dealing calmly and effectively in high-stress situations.
• Maintains acceptable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating manuals, etc.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, use hands, hear, reach and taste and/or smell. The employee is frequently required to talk, stoop and kneel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee must be able to work at a fast pace for extended periods of time in a high-pressure environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to wet, hot, humid conditions, chemicals or other solutions, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and moderate to loud noise conditions. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, the employee may be required to work varying schedules that reflect the business needs of the resort. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

The above is intended to describe the general nature and requirements of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

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.