Prep / Pantry Cook

Great Wolf is a premier hospitality company specializing in resort and family entertainment experiences. Known for its expansive indoor water parks, lush amenities, and focus on wholesome family fun, Great Wolf offers a unique vacation destination for guests of all ages. The company prides itself on high-quality service, commitment to guest satisfaction, and a work culture that values diversity, inclusion, and team growth. At Great Wolf, employees are encouraged to build their careers through training and skill development, benefiting from scholarship funds, employee referral incentives, and special perks like discounted vacations for family and friends. The company promotes flexibility through various scheduling options to accommodate different lifestyles and needs. Employees also have access to Great Wolf University providing extensive on-the-job training and leadership development opportunities. In addition, Great Wolf supports employee well-being by offering wellness programs, employee assistance resources, and support funds, all designed to cultivate a positive, healthy, and engaging workplace environment.

The Prep/Pantry Cook role at Great Wolf is an essential part of the culinary team, working in a fast-paced environment to ensure that food preparation meets the highest hospitality standards. This position plays a critical role in delivering exceptional dining experiences to guests by preparing food items with care and attention to detail. Responsibilities include a wide variety of food preparation tasks such as prepping fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, and fish in accordance with recipes and sanitation guidelines. The role demands a strong understanding of food safety regulations and operational kitchen procedures, as well as the ability to work efficiently within set standards and guidelines. The Prep/Pantry Cook supports various dining outlets including buffet, banquet, a la carte, and dessert stations, adjusting to dynamic business needs and guest preferences.

With a pay rate starting at $16.50 per hour, this position offers candidates flexible scheduling, including full-time, part-time, and flexible hours to accommodate different availability. The company values teamwork and a positive attitude, providing a welcoming environment where employees can thrive. Great Wolf not only offers competitive compensation but also comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, telehealth resources, life insurance, 401K with employer match, paid time off, and parental leave. The Prep/Pantry Cook is expected to follow detailed procedures including daily temperature, cleaning, and waste logs, maintain safe and sanitary work areas, assist with equipment maintenance, inventory, and support culinary leadership as needed. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, flexible with scheduling, possesses a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of cook experience in a similar environment, and a commitment to upholding food safety standards. This role offers opportunities for career advancement within a supportive and resource-rich company culture focused on excellence and inclusion.