Lead Line Cook

Xanterra Parks & Resorts is a global diversified travel & hospitality company. Our operations span the country - from the lush wilderness of Ohio's state parks to the magical desert of Death Valley.Whether you are looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, a vacation steeped in historic character, or a luxurious spa getaway, you can find it all at Xanterra Parks & Resorts. Our properties combine dramatic settings and landmark buildings with exceptional service to deliver extraordinary experienc

This position assists the chefs in all basic food preparation both in banquets and a la carte service, performs opening and closing kitchen duties, shift reports, inventory and ordering.

• Performs daily production and preparation of food for
• Supervises back of house kitchen staffbanquets and a la carte
• Performs administrative duties including shift reports
• Responsible for organizing small teams so that meals go out on time and work areas remain clean and orderly
• Oversees preparation, cooking and presentation of meals in a specific venue
• Directs staff in preparing, cooking and presenting culinary dishes and enforcing health and hygiene standards in the kitchen
• Maintains thorough cleanliness and sanitation of work area; other cleaning as necessary
• Follow all policies, procedures and service standards
• Performs inventory duties
• Communicate effectively with other team members in order to ensure accurate delivery of food and beverages to kitchen and maintain day-to-day operations of the outlet
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 3 years in a professional kitchen with 6 months in a lead cook (First Cook) role or formal kitchen training and degree from an accredited culinary school, apprenticeship or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of sauces, soups, kitchen, preferred
• Knowledge of Kronos and Stratton Warren, preferred
• 6 months of supervisory experience preferred in a restaurant/food outlet, preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, co-workers, and supervisors
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, food safety and knife skills
• Food Hander Card required upon hire
• Knowledge of food
• Must be able to stand/walk for approximately 8 to 10 hours in a hot environment
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays