COOK

About the Job:

Cook positions are available in our fine dining rooms, cafeterias, and employee dining rooms. Job duties of the position vary by location and function. Applicants are hired and placed according to their skill level.

Xanterra Parks & Resorts® is the proud sponsor of the American Culinary Federation, Greater Yellowstone Chapter, which provides professional development opportunities for culinary employees. Just Click Here to find out more about the ACF in Yellowstone!

Cooks wear uniforms provided by the company. Employees must provide their own leather, closed-toe, non-skid shoes.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports directly to Chef or a higher-level Cook on duty.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide excellent guest service in an efficient manner.
• Responsible for prep, set-up, service, clean up, and restocking of cooks line and appropriate prep areas.
• Adhere to all sanitation requirements including product rotation, temperature maintenance log, storage procedures, cooking requirements, and handling techniques.
• Maintain all policies and procedures as trained for food preparations.
• Ability to complete orders, by the plate or the pan, properly, according to approved menu specs and in a timely manner.
• Ability to work from prep and par lilsts and follow standardized recipes. Commit food specifications to memory.
• Develop and maintain positive communication and teamwork with all co-workers and supervisors.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner with the awareness that all actions and communications are within staff's view. Ensure a congenial atmosphere for all.
• Maintain appearance and uniform standards.
• Work quickly, efficiently, and safely with all kitchen equipment.
• Follow Company and departmental environmental practices to minimize wasted energy and resources.
• Follow Company and departmental safety practices to minimize risk to self and others.
• Follow Company and departmental policies and procedures. Hold crew members accountable for the same.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of basic sanitation and kitchen equipment skills.
• Comprehending and extending/converting recipes.
• Ability to absorb large amounts of information in a short period of time.
• Ability to follow directions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, approximately 8 hours.
• Must be able to walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Bending and kneeling, stretching and reaching for extended periods of time.
• Working with required chemicals.

AUTHORITIES:

Report any preparation obstacles to the supervisor, to help ensure product availability and guest satisfaction at all times.

Application

Xanterra Parks & Resorts (Authorized Concessioner of the National Park Service) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual in any phase of employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, age, disability or any other legally protected status under applicable law. AA/EOE M/F/D/V