Prep Cook

The Lodge is an amazing place to live, work and play year-round. We currently have openings for Prep Cooks to complete our exceptional food & beverage team at the Lodge. Our Prep cooks work with our talented Executive Chef and Sous Chef to deliver outstanding, freshly prepared cuisine for our three meal a day food operations, which serve our sit-down restaurant, outdoor dining area and tavern, as well as catered events.

The Lodge prides itself in serving fresh, healthful food that far exceeds expectations given our remote setting. Given our location, most of our 300+ guests eat with us in our relaxed mountain environment each night, in addition to 50-100 locals. The lodge is a coveted venue for weddings, reunions and small group events. The lodge caters 20-30 customized weddings and other special events each year in our outdoor plaza and other venues. To learn more about our restaurant and recent menus, please see our website under "Dining & Facilities."

Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Work in BOH kitchen areas to provide friendly hospitality to all guests
• Develop menu knowledge to ensure accurate service to guests
• Inspect dishes to ensure accuracy, presentation, and temperature
• Communicate professionally with FOH and BOH staff, including management
• Work safely to avoid injuries and accidents, including wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment
• When finding unsafe conditions and maintenance concerns, address them immediately by contacting a Manager or turning in Maintenance Service Requests 
• Assist with other restaurant duties as assigned by the Manager or Assistant Manager
• Assist with other lodge needs as may arise from time to time
• Comply with restaurant and sanitation policies and procedures
• Comply with proper clean up procedures
• Comply with procedures for chemical use 
• Comply with work shift schedules and related requirements
• Three meals daily for up to 120 staff

Competencies/Required Skills and Abilities 

• Possess current California Food Handling Certification
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Adhere to health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Able to troubleshoot to ensure timely and accurate service to guests
• Able to follow instructions accurately and multi-task
• Capable of self-supervision
• Able to smile and provide warm, heartfelt hospitality to guests
• Able to answer guest questions and give appropriate guidance
• Able to work safely to avoid injuries and accidents, including wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment 
• Able to meet consistent attendance requirements and comply with schedules/breaks
• Able to communicate well and professionally with colleagues and Managers 
• Excited about creating a warm, family atmosphere for guests and staff while maintaining high standards
• High integrity
• Mature and personable with a relaxed nature
• Leading a healthy, drug-free lifestyle
• Dynamic, fun, and likes the outdoors
• Flexible with a “whatever it takes” attitude
• To take necessary steps to ensure excellent guest service.
• To utilize active listening to de-escalate conflict for both internal and external guests
• To respond immediately to any unsafe condition.

Work environment and Physical demands

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and d