Come be a part of something bigger! Benchmark Hospitality is a strong believer in offering our employees Work-Life Effectiveness through, practices, policies, and programs to help our employees achieve success at both work and home. Here are just some of the great benefits we offer: Full Time employees have access to Medical and Dental insurance to fit your needs Benchmark University (You can grow both personally and professionally through on-line webinars and self-study courses) 401K match (Let us help you build your financial future) Companywide Hotel Room Discounts (Who doesn’t love to get away) Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you) Employee family events (bring the kids!) Partnerships and discounts with major retailers such as AT&T, Verizon and Dish to name a few Many more, please inquire for more details We are seeking a Lead Cook for our breakfast shift 5:30am- 1pm. This is a full time, benefited position. If you are looking to build a career in hospitality and have a passion for great food, Skamania Lodge would love to hear from you! Skamania Lodge is located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge. We have a creative and support team of culinary experts who will help you take your skills to the next level. Plus, enjoy recreational activities for free on your down time! Our employees have free access to all three golf courses, fitness center, pool/hot tub, and great employee discounts and perks! What you will have an opportunity to do: We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team as a Lead Cook. This individual must have extensive experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen and be a college graduate in the culinary arts. This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands-on leader in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of work with creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally. The Lead Cook will assist with planning and execution of the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable competitive quality products. If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills, the skills of your team and grow a career, then we want you! Your Role: Act in the absence of the executive chef to complete the daily ordering using the current par levels for all outlets, employee cafeteria and banquets. You may be required to perform any function within the culinary department (cook, steward etc) Conduct daily walk throughs of the kitchen, make recommendations for corrections, repairs, cleanliness concerns and improvements if needed. Conduct daily meetings with the team to ensure their preparation, communicating all pertinent information You will be the example that the culinary team follows You will have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handles any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgency Be knowledgeable about the menu and ingredients Work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used daily Set up the line for breakfast as well as assist switching the line to the lunch shift Assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing, and implementation of (seasonal) menus and special menus What are we looking for? Must be able to work the breakfast shift, which typically starts at 5:30am, including weekends and holidays. Have a 3 years’ experience as a cook in a high volume professional kitchen Must have basic allergy knowledge Must have full knowledge of correct cooking temperatures of all vegetables and proteins, must be able to provide cutting tools needed to perform job as well as a calibrated food grade thermometer. Must have full knowledge of the state’s health codes as well as the eco sure food safety and health report Active Food handler’s certification Requires strong organizational skills Must be able to work independently Able to be on your feet for long periods of time Able to lift at least 50 pounds At least 21 years of age Have a desire to exceed expectations An energetic personality Benchmark Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.