Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $22.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
telehealth
Life insurance
401k with employer match
Paid vacation time off
Paid parental leave
Job Description
Great Wolf Lodge is a well-known family-friendly resort and indoor water park company that provides not only memorable recreational experiences but also emphasizes a strong commitment to hospitality and employee development. As a prominent establishment in the hospitality and entertainment industry, Great Wolf Lodge offers a dynamic and energetic workplace culture focusing on guest satisfaction, employee growth, and community inclusion. Known for its vast indoor water parks, themed lodging, and diverse dining options, Great Wolf Lodge is dedicated to combining fun, comfort, and service quality to create unforgettable experiences for families and guests of all ages.
The Lead Line Cook position at Great Wolf Lodge plays a crucial role in maintaining the kitchen’s operational excellence during the absence of the Sous Chef. This role exists within the fast-paced environment of a large-scale resort kitchen, where high-quality food preparation and presentation are essential to guest satisfaction. The Lead Line Cook ensures consistency and quality in food service by overseeing kitchen activities, updating inventory, monitoring sanitation practices, training junior kitchen staff, and stepping in to support various dining outlets during peak times. This individual also upholds the high standards of safety and cleanliness mandated by the resort's food safety programs.
In this role, the Lead Line Cook reports directly to the Sous Chef and works closely with the Executive Chef and broader food and beverage operations team to maintain seamless kitchen functionality. Their responsibilities include managing daily preparation tasks, overseeing food inventory control, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining a positive and productive kitchen atmosphere. The position demands leadership skills, a deep understanding of culinary techniques, and the ability to work collaboratively in a high-pressure environment. Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in similar kitchen roles, knowledge of sanitation and food safety protocols, and flexibility to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Great Wolf Lodge not only focuses on delivering high standards in its culinary services but also invests in its employees' career growth through programs like Great Wolf University, which offers professional development and leadership training. They provide unique perks such as discounted vacations, scholarship funds, flexible schedules, and a supportive wellness program that prioritizes employees' well-being. Additionally, Great Wolf emphasizes diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where every team member feels welcomed and valued.
This job offers competitive pay starting at $22.00 per hour along with comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for cooks aiming to advance their culinary careers in a reputable hospitality environment. If you are passionate about cooking, leadership, and fostering a positive team culture, the Lead Line Cook role at Great Wolf Lodge awaits you as a challenging and rewarding career step.
The Lead Line Cook position at Great Wolf Lodge plays a crucial role in maintaining the kitchen’s operational excellence during the absence of the Sous Chef. This role exists within the fast-paced environment of a large-scale resort kitchen, where high-quality food preparation and presentation are essential to guest satisfaction. The Lead Line Cook ensures consistency and quality in food service by overseeing kitchen activities, updating inventory, monitoring sanitation practices, training junior kitchen staff, and stepping in to support various dining outlets during peak times. This individual also upholds the high standards of safety and cleanliness mandated by the resort's food safety programs.
In this role, the Lead Line Cook reports directly to the Sous Chef and works closely with the Executive Chef and broader food and beverage operations team to maintain seamless kitchen functionality. Their responsibilities include managing daily preparation tasks, overseeing food inventory control, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining a positive and productive kitchen atmosphere. The position demands leadership skills, a deep understanding of culinary techniques, and the ability to work collaboratively in a high-pressure environment. Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in similar kitchen roles, knowledge of sanitation and food safety protocols, and flexibility to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Great Wolf Lodge not only focuses on delivering high standards in its culinary services but also invests in its employees' career growth through programs like Great Wolf University, which offers professional development and leadership training. They provide unique perks such as discounted vacations, scholarship funds, flexible schedules, and a supportive wellness program that prioritizes employees' well-being. Additionally, Great Wolf emphasizes diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where every team member feels welcomed and valued.
This job offers competitive pay starting at $22.00 per hour along with comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for cooks aiming to advance their culinary careers in a reputable hospitality environment. If you are passionate about cooking, leadership, and fostering a positive team culture, the Lead Line Cook role at Great Wolf Lodge awaits you as a challenging and rewarding career step.
Job Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent
- Three years of cook experience in a similar environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and sanitation
- Ability to work with point of sale system and kitchen display system
- Flexible scheduling including nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to obtain local or state food handling permits and ServSafe certification
- Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen
Job Qualifications
- High School degree or equivalent
- Three years of cook experience in a similar environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and demonstrated ability to understand sanitation related issues and precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment
- Ability to work with Point of Sale system and Kitchen Display System
- Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
- Must be able to obtain local or state food handling permits and ServSafe food handling certification as required
- Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen
- Culinary education degree preferred
- One year of experience in lead line cook, supervisor or leadership role
- Previous kitchen experience in hotel or resort industry
- Proven teamwork
- Projects professional image that inspires trust and confidence
- Enthusiastic and positive energy
Job Duties
- Report to the Sous Chef to help prepare and present all foods in the restaurants and banquets
- Maintain and follow all department operating procedures
- ensure completion of daily temperature logs, daily cleaning logs, line check sheets and food waste sheets
- Oversee the activities of the kitchen staff and monitor food production and presentation
- Resolve operational issues
- Manage the successful completion of daily prep, restocking of workstations, meal breaks, and end of shift cleaning duties
- Maintain working rapport with all hotel staff for efficient operation and service to guests
- Assist all restaurants including quick service during peak business levels
- Prepare all food items per recipe guidelines, tasting and adjusting for flavor with assistance of chef
- Monitor supply levels of food, paper goods and small wares
- Oversee replenishment as necessary
- Assist with audit of food storeroom items and storage to maintain consistent quality products using FIFO and ensure adherence to all health code requirements
- Keep supplies and food ready by inventorying stock
- support in stocking food and supply inventory
- requisition supplies and foodstuffs
- verify receipt
- inform chef of any shortages in a timely manner
- Maintain safe, secure and healthy work environment by cleaning work areas, food storage areas, equipment and utensils
- segregate and remove garbage
- steam-clean or hose garbage containers
- follow sanitation standards and procedures
- comply with legal regulations
- Maintain and follow all Ecosure or similar food safety and sanitation program standards
- Direct Dishwashers to maintain appropriate levels of dishes and utensils
- ensure that all dishware used in cooking is always clean and sanitary
- Maintain correct cleaning schedules on all equipment
- keep equipment operating by following operating instructions
- troubleshoot breakdowns
- maintain supplies
- perform preventive maintenance
- call for repairs
- Assist and support the operation at the request of the Sous Chef, Executive Chef or other property leadership
- Prepare schedules for approval by the Executive Chef
- Prepare and communicate closing reports and shift information to the F&B operations team
- at the end of the shift check out with Sous Chef / Executive Chef
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
Your Profile Is Visible To Hiring Managers Across OysterLink.
We'll match you with best jobs
Get job offers faster


Search For More Opportunities:
How Candidates Get Hired Faster
Apply to 2–3 similar roles
Complete profile & get best matches
Check new opportunities daily

