Paradise Cook- Employee Dining Room

GREAT PEOPLE | GREAT BENEFITS | JOIN OUR ALL-STAR TEAM!PARADISE COOK- EMPLOYEE DINING ROOMAscending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mt. Rainier is an iconic point in the Washington landscape. Our associates gain valuable experience here while meeting guests and coworkers from around the world, and in their free time they have a magical world of pristine mountain meadows, majestic waterfalls, peaceful old-growth forests, and much more to explore! Throughout the season we have regularly scheduled activities and day trips with transportation provided for associates, including trips to nearby adventures or cities like Seattle to visit Pike Place or catch a Mariners game! Employees with vehicles are only a short 2 hour trip away from exploring many destinations like Portland and Seattle on their own.Because of our unique location, room and board are provided to associates who do not live in one of our surrounding communities at a very low-cost via payroll deduction. Laundry facilities are provided at each dorm unit at no cost to employees. Employee meals are served in Employee Dining Rooms. We can also accommodate a limited number of RV units. All RV’s must be fully self-contained – no camper shells/vans, etc. As a team member in Mt. Rainier National Park you can expect your season to last from approximately mid/late June to mid September.Do you naturally reach out to help others, including guests and co-workers? Are you excited by the opportunity to live in a remote and beautiful location? Are you willing and able to work hard? If so, we want to hear from you!JOB SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Paradise Executive Chef and Park Executive Chef, prepare, cook, and serve food in a three meals per day Employee Dining Room that are nutritious, safe, wholesome, eye appealing, delicious, and meet recipe and food cost specifications.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus.• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.• Operate all food station, including performing station checklist, temperature log, counter meeting, and signage.• Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.• Adhere to food safety guidelines including ServeSafe and HACCP.• Sample, smell, and observe food to ensure conformance to recipes and taste and appearance standards.• Maintain awareness of safety issues and report them immediately to your manager.• Performs such other related duties as directed or required.SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE• High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent required; Culinary school diploma preferred.• Six months culinary experience in restaurant, catering, or employee dining room required; national park experience strongly preferred.• Knowledge of and moderate ability to competently cook at all relevant kitchen stations; able to provide large numbers of batch meals in a timely fashion with supervision and direction.• Food Safety certified required and strong sanitation habits.• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.• Possess strong knowledge of culinary terms and practices; able to prepare items and follow recipes.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.• AbilityTo view the full job description, click here