Seasonal Mountain Junior Sous Chef – On-Mountain Kitchens

Crystal Mountain Resort; Enumclaw (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Alterra season pass

Spouse/dependents pass 25 & under

50% off IKON

On-mountain housing available

Accrued paid time off

Group health insurance

401K with match

Job summary

Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington state is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for our seasonal, full-time Food & Beverage team. You will support Executive Chefs across multiple venues, handling prep, cooking, inventory, and sanitation while adapting to different kitchen environments.

You will Master diverse menus, uphold food safety, and mentor staff, with opportunities to ski or snowboard at our on-mountain venues. Join a dynamic resort and contribute to exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Food & Beverage.
• Strong culinary skills across cuisines and service styles.
• Proficient skiing or snowboarding required.
• Familiarity with MS Office; ordering and costing experience.
• Serv Safe or WA Food Handlers permit required.
• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chefs across multiple venues and adapt to different kitchens.
• Execute all kitchen functions: prep, cooking, inventory, sanitation.
• Learn and master diverse menus and maintain high culinary standards.
• Work high-volume and full-service settings; maintain portioning and waste control.
• Ski or snowboard on-mountain venues as needed for operations.
• Lead in absence of Head Chef and mentor kitchen staff.
• Uphold food safety and cleanliness across environments.

Skills

3+ years experience

Culinary skills

Ski/Snowboard ability

Microsoft Office familiarity

Food safety certification

Shift flexibility

Tools

Costing/ordering

WA Food Handlers Permit

Serv Safe certification

Job description

Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington state is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for our seasonal, full-time Food & Beverage team. You will support Executive Chefs across multiple venues, handling prep, cooking, inventory, and sanitation while adapting to different kitchen environments.

You will Master diverse menus, uphold food safety, and mentor staff, with opportunities to ski or snowboard at our on-mountain venues. Join a dynamic resort and contribute to exceptional guest experiences.