Lead Cook - Glacier National Park

Overview Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team in Glacier National Park! At Glacier National Park Lodges, we depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, share our vision and work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests. We’re hiring Lead Cooks to Live. Work. Explore. this summer! Job Summary: Preparing high-quality cold foods and salads in a timely manner while closely communicating with the chef on duty. The Details: Position Type: Seasonal

Schedule: Typical schedule is 45-50 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays) Why Glacier National Park? We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are an authorized concessionaire in Glacier, and proud stewards of the park. Life in Glacier: Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) Free on-site laundry facility, employee shuttle service, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth) Fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world The adventure of a lifetime! Benefits: Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Learning and Development Program Perks: Free Glacier National Park pass Free Red Bus Tours (if available) Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts Planned employee trips and activities $350 Referral Bonus Program Responsibilities Creating a quality product in a timely fashion for guests and staff. Communicate closely with chef on duty. Follows recipe cards and use a full range of cooking methods. Familiar with operation of kitchen equipment. Maintain Xanterra standards of sanitation throughout pantry/salad areas of the kitchen. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Require 2 to 3 years experience as Lead Cook, First Cook, or is a culinary school graduate. Ability to communicate clearly so that others in the kitchen understand expectations and tasks. Ability to mentor and develop Line Cooks and kitchen staff. Must multitask to perform various cooking and lead duties at the same time. Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced, high stress environment. Physical Requirements include: Stand for long periods of time, approximately 8 hours. Walk for long periods of time. Lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds. Bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods of time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

2 to 3 years of experience as a Lead Cook, First Cook, or a culinary school graduate.

Ability to communicate clearly so that others in the kitchen understand expectations and tasks.

Ability to mentor and develop Line Cooks and kitchen staff.