Cook - Giants Ridge
Guest Services

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Cook - Giants Ridge

Are you passionate about food? Giants Ridge, managed by Guest Services, Inc., is seeking a positive, customer service minded individuals to join our team as Cooks. Cooks assist in the preparation, cooking and presentation of meals in our professional kitchens.

Our team members enjoy amazing benefits such as:

• Mountain Perks - free passes for employees and discounts for family members
• Playing privileges at both of our premier golf courses
• Employee discounts on food, apparel and accessories
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities for professional growth
• And more!

JOB SUMMARY

The Cook assists the Chef or General Manager by preparing, cooking, and serving food.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor instructions.
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Operate 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.
• Monitor menus and spending in order to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

• Partial High School education required; High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred.
• Culinary knowledge.
• Food Safety certified 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.

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.
• Ability to stand for the entire work day.
• Climbing steps regularly.
• Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and grill areas.
• Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
• Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast-paced kitchen.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Standard commercial cooking machinery and utensils.

GiantsRidge is the #1-rated family vacation destination in Minnesota. Located north of Duluth in the heart ofMinnesota's unspoiled Superior National Forest of the Mesabi Iron Range, GiantsRidge offers incredible four-season fun and adventure for every level ofoutdoor enthusiast. Summer is filledwith world-class golf right here in northern Minnesota, plus mountain bikingand even more outdoor summer fun. Winterbring immaculate skiing, snowboarding and fat tire biking to our northernMinnesota location. Spring and fallseasons are the perfect transitions to the next season of outdoor adventure.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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