Lead Line Cook - Summer 26

Crystal Mountain is the Pacific Northwest's premier destination for skiers, snowboarders, and summer adventurers. Located in the beautiful National Forest, neighboring Mount Rainier, this resort offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and exceptional guest experiences. As part of Alterra Mountain Company, which encompasses some of the world's most aspirational brands, Crystal Mountain delivers best-in-class service and adventures worthy of its extraordinary terrain and breathtaking natural beauty. The resort is committed to shaping the future of mountain adventure by embracing empowerment, honoring authenticity, cultivating collaboration, and prioritizing purpose. At Crystal Mountain, you are not just taking a job; you are joining a community rooted in the spirit of the mountains and united by a passion for adventure and memorable experiences.

This seasonal position is for a Lead Line Cook within the Food & Beverage department, specifically serving Summit House and Brew 62. Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, the Lead Line Cook plays a crucial role in managing back-of-house culinary operations to provide the best possible dining experience for guests. The role involves training, coaching, and leading culinary staff while ensuring adherence to culinary guidelines, food safety standards, and operational procedures. The Lead Line Cook is responsible for food preparation, recipe adherence, station cleanliness, and maintaining a positive and professional kitchen culture. This position demands a high level of culinary skill, teamwork, and a strong commitment to maintaining quality and safety in all aspects of food production.

The Lead Line Cook serves as a second-in-command to the Executive Sous Chef and acts as the manager of back-of-house operations in their absence. The candidate must have a deep understanding of knife skills, prep work, and the ability to work all kitchen stations. They are also responsible for training and mentoring junior cooks, ensuring the delivery of healthy, safe, and high-quality food products, and upholding the highest standards of kitchen sanitation and food safety practices, including HACCP procedures. The job requires working in a fast-paced environment within a resort that values a positive work culture and guest satisfaction.

Crystal Mountain offers comprehensive employee perks that extend beyond the workplace, including free Alterra season passes for employees and their spouses and dependents, significant discounts on lift tickets at Ikon partner resorts, and complimentary access to several mountain destinations during time off. Employees enjoy discounts on ski and snowboard lessons, gear rentals, tune-ups, food and beverage, and retail shops, as well as access to pro deals on gear from multiple brands. The resort hosts employee-only night skiing events, offers employee housing for eligible positions, provides accrued paid time off, group health insurance, and a 401K benefit with a generous match and immediate vesting. These benefits reflect Crystal Mountain's commitment to supporting its staff both professionally and personally, fostering opportunities for growth, advancement, and year-round employment within the ski industry and hospitality sector.

The pay range for the Lead Line Cook position is $24 to $26 per hour, and the role is eligible for employee housing, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about mountain life and culinary arts who seek to combine work with a vibrant outdoor lifestyle. Candidates should be prepared to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and have the physical ability to endure long hours on their feet and occasional lifting requirements. Previous kitchen operations experience and the ability to obtain a Washington Food Safety Card are essential. Overall, this is a rewarding role at a leading mountain resort that offers a unique blend of professional development and outdoor excitement.