Line Cook

Line CookHot JobYosemite CA - Yosemite National Park, CA 95321OverviewSalary Range $21.00 - $21.00 HourlyDescriptionCompensation: Starting at $21.00 per hour in wages & tip sharingSnapshotA hands-on kitchen role where every day brings new adventures — both on the job and outside in Yosemite's great outdoors.Is This The Right Job For Me?Do you love making people happy and being part of a diverse team?Have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude?Enjoy the outdoors and living in a remote, nature-filled setting?Want to expand your culinary experience — with room to grow if you excel?If that sounds like you, this might be the perfect role.About UsWe are a group of exceptional lodges bordering Yosemite National Park, near granite peaks, fresh mountain air, and some of the most iconic views in the world. We're looking for Line Cooks who are excited about providing memorable cuisine and hospitality experiences and helping support a fun and rewarding work environment.Why You'll Love It HereCompetitive pay and benefitsSupportive, inclusive team cultureKnowledgeable coworkers who share expertise and guidanceWork where people vacation — hike, climb, explore, or relax in Yosemite's beauty on your days offWhat We Offer$21.00 per hour includes wages $20.00 per hour plus $1-$2 per hour tip sharingSick pay in first year; paid time off thereafterHealthcare benefits available within 90 days401K eligible with company match after 1 yearRegular work schedule with specific days offIf living in lodge-owned housing, room & board available for fixed weekly costWhat You Will Do (Job Summary)Our line cooks play an integral role in our exceptional food & beverage team at the Lodges. We look for warm, friendly people with healthy, active lifestyles, high standards and high integrity, who have been top performers in their previous roles. We welcome seasonal or career-oriented applicants.All positions work with our talented Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to deliver outstanding, freshly prepared cuisine for our three-meal-a-day food operations. Meals are served in our sit-down restaurant, outdoor dining area and tavern, as well as catered events.Our lodges pride themselves in serving fresh, healthful, delicious food that far exceeds expectations given our remote setting. Given our location, most of our several hundred guests at each lodge eat with us in our relaxed mountain environment each night. We also host many weddings, reunions and group events.You'll thrive in this role if you:Enjoy helping guests have a fantastic dining experienceAre reliable, detail-oriented, organized, and efficientCan balance multiple tasks while maintaining food and safety standardsWork well independently and as part of a supportive teamQualificationsKey ResponsibilitiesPrepare and cook delicious cuisine for our guests at various kitchen stationsDevelop menu knowledge to ensure accurate and consistent menu item executionInspect dishes to ensure accuracy, presentation, and temperatureComply with restaurant, stocking, cleaning, and sanitation policiesComply with proper cleaning proceduresCommunicate professionally at all times with all staff and managementSupport team members and interns while fostering a positive work environmentWork safely, address/report safety issues, and use proper personal protective equipmentComply with work shift schedules and break requirementsPerform other duties as assigned, including additional lodge support as neededEducation & ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED; college degree a plusPrior line cook experience; restaurant or hospitality preferredFood Handler Certification or willingness to obtainExperience successfully living/working in rural/remote environment preferredCompetencies/Required Skills And AbilitiesStrong cooking expertise and commercial kitchen/equipment knowledgeAble to provide thoughtful guest service and hospitalityReliable, dependable and punctualAble to follow instructions accurately and multitaskWorks well as part of a team and supports othersDetail-oriented with good organizational skillsFollows company policies, procedures and safety standardsAdheres to food handling and sanitation requirementsCommunicates appropriately, supportively and professionallyAdaptable, takes initiative, and able to multitask and troubleshoot in a fast-paced settingDemonstrates good judgment, integrity, honesty and professionalismPositive attitude and willingness to learn and growLeading a healthy, balanced, drug-free lifestyleWork Environment And Physical DemandsThe physical environment requires employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions, and to adhere to departmental uniform standardsFrequent walking, twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting, climbing stairsAbility to stand and move continuouslyLifting up to 50 pounds and moving carts weighing 300 poundsWorking with required chemicals and PPEShifts of up to 8 hours per day, plus periodic additional overtime hours and help covering additional shifts when neededNoteWe are an equal opportunity employer and extremely proud of our highly diverse team and embrace diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.