Lead Line Cook (SEASONAL) - Crystal Mountain Hotel

*SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT - approx. employment dates: November 15th 2025 - April 15th 2026.

 

Crystal Mountain Hotels is seeking a Line Cook for our site located just six miles from the White River Entrance to the Mt. Ranier National Park in Enumclaw, WA. 

 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• With the kitchen team, we prepare menu items from scratch ingredients. Ensure the successful and timely execution of the menu. 

• Maintains an understanding of all menu items and ingredients and assists guests with any dietary or preparation questions and suggestions. 

• Develops prep and order specifications derived from multiple recipes at an assigned kitchen station. 

• Maintains inventory levels and ensures that the kitchen is properly stocked. 

• Follows safety and cleanliness standards and protocols for all assigned kitchen stations. Participates in cleaning and sanitizing of all areas of the kitchen. 

• Jumps in whenever needed to help the team with standard kitchen duties. 

• Have a working knowledge of how to operate and deep clean all kitchen equipment. 

• Supports catering efforts for special events and group meetings. 

• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned by the Head Chef. 

 

SKILLS NEEDED 

• A love for showing people a good time, with an understanding for how small details can affect the overall guest dining experience. 

• A professional, friendly, low-drama attitude. 

• Strong verbal communication skills and a team player mindset. 

• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and to keep on track, even when things get busy. 

• A natural knack for keeping things neat and organized, and an eye for detail. 

 

REQUIREMENTS 

• 1+ years' previous culinary team experience. 

• Working knowledge of POS software 

• Fluent in English. Bilingual a plus! 

• Cooking is an active role, involving frequent bending, reaching overhead and squatting. 

• Lifting, carrying, and placing objects weighing up to 40 lbs. without assistance. 

• Pushing/pulling objects weighing up to 75 lbs. without assistance. 

• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills. 

• Remaining on your feet for extended periods of time. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud (typical of a restaurant setting). 

BRAND OVERVIEW 

Tucked into the scenic slopes of Crystal Mountain Resort, Crystal Mountain Hotels is the only place in Washington where you will find slope-side lodging, world class terrain, the Alpine Inn Restaurant with both a renowned menu, a Northwest inspired wine list, and the world-famous Snorting Elk Cellar.