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    Cook All Experience Levels

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    Job Details

    Location
    Olympic Valley, California, United States
    Posted
    2 days ago
    Job Type
    OTHER
    Salary
    USD 38,854 - 50,502

    Job Description

    Seasonal Palisades Tahoe We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

    Job Summary: Palisades Tahoe is seeking cooks of all

    experience:

    levels to work at our on-mountain and base area restaurants.

    • Responsible for daily preparation of a variety food items, cleanliness, and additional tasks as assigned by the venue manager.

    Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Hourly: The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to

    experience:

    ,

    education:

    , training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production,

    responsibilities:

    , and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s total

    compensation:

    package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific

    benefits:

    Base hourly pay range: $18.68 - $24.28 per hour A Great Job and

    Benefits:

    to Match: Free skiing + riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more! Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc. 401(k) plan with generous company match Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Olympic Valley and Alpine 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Oakley and more Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Job Details: Seasonal, full-time or part-time positions available Essential Job

    Responsibilities:

    /Duties/Tasks include the following; other duties may be assigned: The Prep Cook is responsible for these duties: Wash, clean, chop, dice, grate, slice a variety of meat, poultry vegetables and other food items and store under proper food handling procedures.

    • Prepare ready-to-eat products and items for easy preparation during service.

    Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties. Understand and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures Maintain a clean and sanitary work station including tables, shelves, walls, grills, fryers sauté burners and refrigeration equipment Inform Kitchen Manager of product shortages, equipment of food quality problems.

    Attend all safety meetings Assist kitchen stewarding staff as needed.

    Education:

    and

    Experience:

    for Prep Cook: Required: Must have or be able to obtain a California Food Handlers card. Preferred: High School Diploma or GED One to three months

    experience:

    in food service or customer service The Entry Line Cook is responsible for these duties: Grill menu items, use deep fryer, and prepare soups and other special items.

    • Prepare all food as directed in a timely and sanitary manner.
    • Ensures food goes out quickly, efficiently and of top quality.

    Comprehension of each station, recipes and cooking techniques. Understanding and daily execution of prep lists Assist and guide other line cooks and prep cooks on a daily basis for prep and other tasks in the kitchen Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations Additional

    Education:

    /

    Experience:

    for Entry Line Cook: Basic culinary

    skills:

    knowledge and a minimum of 6 months in a professional kitchen. The

    Experience:

    d Line Cook is responsible for these

    job duties:

    , in addition to those of an entry line cook: Strong comprehension of each station, recipes and cooking techniques. Understanding and daily execution of mise en place lists Help the flow of food from time of delivery to the point it goes out to our guests.

    • Executes daily quality assurance tests of pantry and sauté stations Knowledge of all techniques used in recipes and makes sure other cooks are following using the right techniques to consistently achieve desired outcome Knowledge and ability to receive orders, rotate stock, and communicate product shorts Additional

    Education:

    /

    Experience:

    for

    Experience:

    d Line Cook: Strong culinary

    skills:

    and a minimum of 12 months in a professional kitchen. Knowledge of CA Health Code items and checks daily temp logs on refrigerator and prepared food Competencies and Job

    Requirements:

    Required: Effective communication

    skills:

    , oral & written Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time Work well as part of a team. Physical

    Requirements:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, taste and smell.

    Must be capable of walking or standing 90% or more of a normal 8 hour work shift. Must be capable of frequently carrying, lifting. pushing or pulling up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

    Working Conditions: Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually loud. Frequent exposure to fumes, odors, and gases. Occasional exposure to dusts, mists and poor ventilation.

    Constant exposure to potential mechanical, electrical, burns and radiant energy hazards. Frequent exposure to toxic, caustic chemical hazards. Equipment Used in Job: Commercial kitchen equipment and cleaning agents For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility.

    Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce. Work alongside California’s best terrain in our vibrant and enthusiastic community. Receive retail and restaurant discounts, season passes for eligible dependents and free tram access.

    Full-time, part-time, and on-call staff ski free at 14 iconic resorts, including Palisades Tahoe.

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