Job Description

Compensation Amount:

Assist Cooks and Chefs by preparing ingredients, keeping the kitchen clean and orderly, and by performing some simple prep and cooking functions as assigned according to the menu and recipes. This position reports to the Executive Chef.

Wage: $17.77 - $17.77

Benefits: Sick Pay (Sick Leave is provided in accordance with Washington State law, allowing employees to accrue one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked, to be used for personal illness, family care, and other qualifying reasons.); Employee Discounts, Recreation Program, Employee Assistance Program; Housing & Meal Plan Available

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor instructions

• Take temperatures at regular intervals and maintain foods in sufficient quantities while minimizing production waste

• Assist in maintaining kitchen sanitation and equipment cleaning schedule

• Adhere to food safety guidelines including ServSafe and HACCP

• Attend and participate in safety meetings

• Performs such other related duties as directed or required

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

• Partial High School education.High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred

• Able to competently and efficiently prep food including cutting fruits, vegetables, and meats with ease and accuracy

• Possess or be able to successfully complete ServSafe certification

• Strong sanitation skills a must

• Possess knowledge of or be able to learn culinary terms and practices; able to prepare basic items by following recipes

 PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Move aboutto accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit.Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently; move in a constantly changing environment

• Lift, carry, and push up to 15 lbs. regularly, 20-30 lbs. frequently, and up to 50lbs. occasionally

• Able to withstand temperature extremes in freezer, walk-in refrigerator, and cooking areas

• Able to stand for extended periods and climb steps regularly while carrying heavy load

• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of co-workers and the ability to speak clearly to be understood bysame in English

• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties

EQUIPMENT USED

• Typical professional kitchen equipment and utensils (knife, range, oven, mixer, etc.)

• Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used: gloves, goggles, apron, cut glove, steel mesh, mitts

Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier is an iconic point in the Washington landscape. Our associates gain valuable experience here while meeting guests and coworkers from around the world, and in their free time they have a magical world of pristine mountain meadows, majestic waterfalls, peaceful old-growth forests, and much more to explore! While we operate year-round, our primary season is the summer months, with most employment opportunities available between April and October. Our All-Star team members enjoy fantastic perks and an amazing work environment!