Lead Cook

Summary

As a Lead Cook, you are ensuring that the food our guests receive was made with the love and care that they deserve.You are responsible for you and your team preparing and cooking all menu items standard; ensuring the ingredients are fresh, that the work area is clean, and that the necessary equipment is readily available. This is a seasonal, hourly position and includes the option of team member housing for the duration of employment.

Competencies

• Effective Communication
• Adaptagility

Key Responsibilities

• You maintain composure, take action, are resourceful, and solutions-minded in unpredictable situations such as weather, diverse needs of guests, or incidents on property
• Provide clear, accurate, complete, and timely communication
• Resolve challenges as they arise by offering quick solutions that are in the interest of the guest, your team and department
• Lead a team by modeling performance standards, setting clear expectations, and consistently holding others accountable
• Lead the team in the absence/ days off of the Back of House Supervisor
• Keep team on task during down times on shift with delegating duties
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner
• Collaborate and interact professionally with guests and co-workers
• Learn and share your knowledge of local culture, activities, and adventure activities
• You value teamwork, quickly step in to help others
• Inspire your team to be engaged and committed to excellence, celebrating team results
• Develop trust and mutual respect among the team
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Food Handler Certification
  • Must be obtained within two weeks of start of employment
• Friendly and Customer focus
• Solutions-oriented
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Familiar with basic food preparation and menu execution in accordance with flavor profiles
• Food safety

Additional Information

• Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time, including during extreme heat and cold or weather events
• Able to stand and move for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 30lbs independently; all lifts over 31 lbs. require assistance from a co-worker
• This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle records check, if requested by Under Canvas.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Under Canvas strives to provide a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that addresses the needs of our team members. In addition, they can participate in:

Health Insurance
Heavily discounted tents for Under Canvas family and friends stays
Bar N Ranch lodge and cabin discounts
Industry discounts for outdoor brands
Gym membership discounts
Lifestyle partner brand discounts

Under Canvas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Under Canvas.