Snowbird is looking for a line cook at our flagship restaurant, The Aerie, providing exquisite Modern-American Gastropub Cuisine. The Aerie focuses on local, seasonal and organic ingredients, as well as an award-winning wine list with over 1,000 wines. The recently renovated Aerie features a Cafe Lounge, Sushi Bar, Main Dining Room and Private Function Space. It sits on the top floor of the Cliff Lodge featuring breathtaking mountain views, live entertainment, and daily après-ski specials. We are looking for  experienced cooks willing to take on a new challenge and join our fantastic, dedicated staff.

$13+DOE

Purpose
Under the direction of Executive Chef
Responsible for coordinating individual station and communicating with front and back of house personnel to provide a dining experience that exceeds guest expectations.

Position Functions / Areas of Responsibility
1.    Reports to work on time in the proper uniform. Obeys all company rules and regulations.
2.    Obtains assigned station from Chef at the beginning of the shift. Prepares mise en place for station and is ready to assist others if needed. Completes daily duties before and after the shift.
3.    Meets all guest needs during the course of the meal in order to achieve a positive dining.
4.    Ensures standards of appearance and sanitation are maintained on a daily basis. Maintains good safety practices of employees throughout the kitchen.
5.    Participates in ongoing employee training. Takes part in all incentive programs.
6.    Maintains line of communication between Chef, Kitchen, Bar and Dining Room.

Interactions
1.    Occasional contact with guests.
2.    Direct and continuous contact with co-workers, management and other departments.
3.    Must have the ability to interact at any time with guests and other employees in a pleasant manner and maintain good working relationships with others and all departments at Snowbird.

Education & Experience Requirements
1.   High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
2.    2-4 years of job-specific work experience with demonstrated competence.

Specific Requirements:
1.    Food Handler Permit


Skills & Knowledge
Technical:    
Must deomonstrate competency in reading, writing and arithmetic and have the basic knowledge of culinary terms and knife skills. In addition, must demonstrate ability to learn recipes, handle all kichen equipment, and lean basic kitchen techniques. Candidate must have the ability to multi-task e.g.., prep several itema at once while accepting direction from the Chef or Sous Chef.

Administrative:    
Position requires exercise of judgment within policy guidelines, problem solving and initiation of activities within job description and responsibility limitations. Also requires understanding of other Snowbird operations.

Working Conditions
Work Schedule:
1.  Shifts vary, may be early morning or late evening, weekends, holidays, depending on business levels.

Mental:
1.   Must be prepared to stay overnight if necessary on occasional times of road closures.

Physical:
1.   Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
2.   Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
3.   Must demonstrate ability to bend, kneel, handle, reach, grasp and perform repetitive motions.

*All job opportunities at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort require the ability to comply with our Professional Appearance, Drug & Alcohol, and Employee Conduct Policies.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.