We are located a beautiful, 15 minute drive (11 miles) from the Salt Lake Valley in the heart of Big Cottonwood Canyon in Brighton, Utah.

We are 1 mile from Solitude Mountain Resort and 3 miles to Brighton Ski Resort. If you love the mountains you will love to work here! We have a great team and a mountain town vibe but with all the advantages of being open year round for added job security!

Work in the mountains and join our fun team! Silver Fork Lodge & Restaurant is hiring a Lead Line Cook!

The successful candidate will have experience in a high volume kitchen. Must be available nights, weekends and holidays. Exact shift hours will vary based on season and business needs.

As part of our team, you can even get a ski pass to Brighton Ski Resort for $300 off (available to full time employees after 90 day probationary period).

Prep Cook Job Duties :

• Assist Chef with maintaining line; food quality and specs, temping, food safety and health code, and cleanliness
• Follow prep list created by Chef / Kitchen Managers.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as parboiling food, reducing sauces, etc.
• Properly date, cool, temp, and organize food products in accordance with the Utah
• Maintain total all kitchen Health Department standards.
• Know all dishes on menu; such as salads, appetizers, entrees to specification.
• Organize kitchen stock and ingredients. Ensure a first-in, first-out food rotation system.
• Ensure food preparation and presentation maintain quality, safety, and restaurant standards.
• Verify food storage units are consistently in good working order; notify kitchen manager when items are (broken) discarded and in need of new ones.
• Keep station cleaned throughout shift, maintain sanitizer bucket, participate in deep cleaning kitchen areas as needed, and clean station and remove trash at end of shift.
• Cleaning dishes as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

3 year minimum experience as a cook

• 1 year minimum as line cook
• Training from a culinary school will be an asset
• Extensive knowledge of food and kitchen safety rules
• Extensive knowledge with kitchen equipment
• Know your cooking methods; i.e. boil vs braise vs poach;
• Understanding the importance of Mise en place
• Understanding Kitchen communication skills
• Very good physical condition and endurance
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
• A team player
• High school diploma or equivalent is desirable

Last updated : 2024-04-25