Line Cook - Main Village

Paws-Up-Montana; Greenough (MT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus $250

Carpool reimbursement

Employee discounts

Lunch provided

Job summary

Paws Up Montana, America’s premier luxury ranch resort, is seeking a Line Cook to prepare and plate items with precision in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will set up stations, cook to recipes, monitor quality, and maintain sanitation while supporting the team. A minimum of 2 years as a cook and a valid Food Handler’s license are required; a culinary certificate is preferred. This seasonal role includes benefits and opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years’ experience as a Cook/Line Cook.
• Knowledge of world class hospitality and service.
• Valid Food Handler’s License.
• Valid State Driver’s License with two years driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up station with mise en place for service.
• Prepare food items using prescribed methods, timely and consistently.
• Cook according to recipes and quality standards.
• Demonstrate safe use of equipment and maintain safety.
• Reduce waste and follow FIFO and sanitation requirements.
• Monitor food quality and presentation during preparation.
• Stock, rotate, and notify when items are low.
• Work on line, salad, and prep stations as needed.
• Control pace of orders and ensure smooth ticket flow.
• Test foods for doneness and proper cooking.
• Label, date, store, and rotate products; manage stock levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper operation of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Cook/Line Cook experience

Hospitality knowledge

Education

High school diploma / GED

Certificate in culinary arts

Tools

Food Handler's License

Job description

Seasonal Manual Labor Greenough, MT, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 5090

We Inspire People to Be More Alive

About Paws Up Montana:

Paws Up Montana, America’s premier luxury ranch resort, is more than a workplace—it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary.

The role of the Line Cook is to prepare and produce culinary items as instructed in a clean, timely, efficient, and exact manner as dictated by the direct supervisor.

What We Offer:

• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (5 free counseling sessions)
• Referral Bonus Program (Get paid $250 to recruit)
• Carpool Reimbursement ($5-$20/Day)
• Employee Discounts on Merchandise (30% on select items in our retail store)
• Employee lunch provided

Primary job functions and responsibilities:

• Set up station with predetermined mise en place to ensure everything will be ready for service.
• Prepare food items for guests using a quality predetermined method in a timely and consistent manner.
• Cook all food according to recipes, quality standards, presentations standards, and food
• Demonstrate safe and proper use of equipment at all times; Perform duties in a safe manner.
• Reduce waste in the kitchen to a minimum.
• Understand and implement the basic culinary tasks and procedures such as first-in, first-out (FIFO), labeling and sanitation.
• Monitor all food quality and presentation while preparing food.
• Stock and rotate food; alert the Sous Chef regarding low inventory items.
• Work on the line, salad station, and prep station or any other stations as needed.
• Control the pace of the food orders and set the tone for the ticket flowing process.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, oven steam table, and flat top grill.
• Advise in the preparation of ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Label, date, store and rotate all products while maintaining assigned stock levels. Control food items requested, ensuring stock is maintained without over production.
• Demonstrate proper production of food items, working efficiently to achieve maximum productivity.
• Assist in the set-up and breakdown of workstation.
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
• Cut, trim, bone meats and poultry for cooking.
• Practice basic sanitation and stock rotation and refrigerator cleanliness; keep all work areas clean and tidy.

Supportive functions and responsibilities:

• Display Paws Up Montana values and standards.
• Always demonstrate professionalism and hospitality to guests and team members.
• Handle guest transactions legally, ethically, and confidentially.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all team members to foster and promote a positive working environment.
• Always maintain a clean and neat appearance.
• Perform work in a safe and high-quality manner.

We are looking for team members with:

• High school diploma, GED or vocational training or job-related course work; Certificate in culinary arts or relevant field
• 2+ years’ experience as a Cook/Line Cook
• Knowledge of world class hospitality and service
• Valid Food Handler’s License
• Valid State Driver’s License with two years’ driving experience

Paws Up Montana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.