Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $22.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
Telehealth resources
Life insurance
401k with employer match
Paid vacation time off
Paid parental leave
Job Description
Great Wolf is a renowned leader in the hospitality industry, specializing in family-friendly resorts that combine outdoor adventure and indoor water parks, creating memorable experiences for guests of all ages. As a prominent hotel and resort company, Great Wolf prides itself on its commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality services, fostering a welcoming environment, and investing in its team members’ professional growth. The company is known for offering exclusive perks, career development opportunities, and supportive wellness programs, all aimed at making Great Wolf a rewarding and enriching place to work.
The position of Lead Line Cook at Great Wolf is a dynamic role set in a fast-paced and exciting environment where quality and efficiency are paramount. This role requires a highly skilled culinary professional who plays a critical part in managing kitchen operations, particularly in the absence of the Sous Chef. The Lead Line Cook is tasked with overseeing food preparation and maintaining inventory levels, ensuring that the kitchen meets the highest standards of food safety and presentation. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to advance their culinary career in a structured and supportive resort environment.
Employed full-time, the compensation for this role starts at $22 per hour, reflecting the company’s understanding of the value skilled cooks bring to the hospitality industry. This pay rate is only one component of a comprehensive compensation package that includes benefits such as paid vacation time, health insurance options, and retirement plans. The role provides ample scope for learning with access to Great Wolf University, which offers on-the-job training along with leadership development programs.
As the Lead Line Cook, you will act as a key player in ensuring that food quality and kitchen safety standards are upheld consistently, coordinating daily kitchen activities, and supporting your team through training and operational guidance. This position requires a proactive attitude, leadership skills, and a passion for culinary excellence. The ability to manage scheduling, oversee sanitation protocols, and collaborate closely with hotel staff and other departments is crucial for success in this role. Beyond technical expertise, Great Wolf values enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to teamwork, all of which align with their mission of creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace.
Joining Great Wolf means becoming part of a team that celebrates diversity, fosters professional growth, and prioritizes employee well-being through various support initiatives including flexible scheduling and wellness programs. The company encourages career advancement by promoting from within and providing resources like scholarships and cross-training, allowing employees to expand their skills and advance their careers effectively. As a Lead Line Cook, you will not only enhance your culinary skills but also develop leadership abilities in a vibrant resort setting that values innovation, dedication, and hospitality excellence.
The position of Lead Line Cook at Great Wolf is a dynamic role set in a fast-paced and exciting environment where quality and efficiency are paramount. This role requires a highly skilled culinary professional who plays a critical part in managing kitchen operations, particularly in the absence of the Sous Chef. The Lead Line Cook is tasked with overseeing food preparation and maintaining inventory levels, ensuring that the kitchen meets the highest standards of food safety and presentation. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to advance their culinary career in a structured and supportive resort environment.
Employed full-time, the compensation for this role starts at $22 per hour, reflecting the company’s understanding of the value skilled cooks bring to the hospitality industry. This pay rate is only one component of a comprehensive compensation package that includes benefits such as paid vacation time, health insurance options, and retirement plans. The role provides ample scope for learning with access to Great Wolf University, which offers on-the-job training along with leadership development programs.
As the Lead Line Cook, you will act as a key player in ensuring that food quality and kitchen safety standards are upheld consistently, coordinating daily kitchen activities, and supporting your team through training and operational guidance. This position requires a proactive attitude, leadership skills, and a passion for culinary excellence. The ability to manage scheduling, oversee sanitation protocols, and collaborate closely with hotel staff and other departments is crucial for success in this role. Beyond technical expertise, Great Wolf values enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to teamwork, all of which align with their mission of creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace.
Joining Great Wolf means becoming part of a team that celebrates diversity, fosters professional growth, and prioritizes employee well-being through various support initiatives including flexible scheduling and wellness programs. The company encourages career advancement by promoting from within and providing resources like scholarships and cross-training, allowing employees to expand their skills and advance their careers effectively. As a Lead Line Cook, you will not only enhance your culinary skills but also develop leadership abilities in a vibrant resort setting that values innovation, dedication, and hospitality excellence.
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 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
- Culinary education degree preferred
- One year of experience in lead line cook, supervisor or leadership role
- Previous kitchen experience in hotel/resort industry
- Proven teamwork skills
- 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 including completion of daily temperature logs, 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 while maintaining positive operational flow
- Maintain working rapport with all hotel staff for efficient operation and service to guests
- Assist all restaurants including quick service during peak business levels and be re-deployed as needed to support the operation
- 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, and oversee replenishment as necessary
- Assist with audit of food storeroom items and storage to maintain quality products using FIFO and ensure adherence to health code requirements
- Keep supplies and food ready by inventorying stock, supporting in stocking food and supply inventory, requisitioning supplies, verifying receipt, storing, and informing chef of any shortages in a timely manner
- Maintain a safe, secure and healthy work environment by cleaning work areas, food storage areas, equipment and utensils, segregating and removing garbage, steam-cleaning garbage containers, following sanitation standards and complying 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 and ensure all dishware used in cooking is clean and sanitary
- Maintain correct cleaning schedules on all equipment, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance and 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 Food and Beverage operations team and check out with Sous Chef/Executive Chef at the end of the shift
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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