Cook II

Skamania Lodge is a Pacific Northwest resort set on 175 acres, featuring treehouses, glamping, golf, ziplining, a spa, and multiple restaurants. With over 22,000 sq. ft. of event space, it s a premier destination for retreats, conferences, and celebrations.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

• Prepare a variety of food items including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and cold foods.
  
• Checks and controls the proper storage of products, monitoring age and condition of all food items to rotate and maintain highest quality.
  
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.
  
• Meet with leaders to review assignments, anticipated business levels, and changes.
  
• Prepare all menu items according to standard recipes and yield guides.
  
• Work independently at assigned workstation to prep menu items.
  
• Communicate needs of support during busy periods to ensure guest satisfaction.
  
• Inform leaders of excess items that may be used elsewhere or in specials.
  
• Store food properly in accordance with the Health Department and hotel standards.
  
• Minimize waste and maintain food cost controls.
  
• Review work status and follow-up items with leaders before end of shift.
  
• Visually inspect food for quality and alert leadership of any concerns.
  
• Perform general cleaning tasks as assigned, using standard cleaning products.
  
• Keep floors dry and clean to prevent slip/fall hazards.
  
• Assist with additional duties such as moving supplies and cleaning unexpected spills.
  

What are we looking for?

• Intermediate knife skills and safe knife handling techniques.
  
• Good working knowledge of frying station operations.
  
• Intermediate saut cooking methods.
  
• High-volume resort or restaurant cooking experience preferred.
  
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, pantry fundamentals, cold food preparation, sanitation standards, and safe food handling and storage.
  
• Ability to obtain a Washington State Food Handler s Card.
  
• This is a 24-7, 365 day a year business. Flexible availability that can move between days and shifts as needed is highly desired.
  
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Additional languages a plus.
  

Full Benefits and Perks listed at Skamania.com/careers