What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook III/ Lead Line Cook (Full-Time Seasonal) Summer 2026 position at GRAND TARGHEE RESORT LLC?
SUMMARY
The Lead Line Cook is instrumental in development and fulfillment of the short and long-term goals for the F&B Department. The Lead Line Cook works with the F&B leadership team to ensure the highest quality possible products, professional working conditions & environment, employee performance, safety and sanitation for all F&B operations. A key part of every employee’s job is to serve as a Targhee ambassador, engaging the guest at every opportunity.
Employee Perks
Funefits - The Perks for Grand Targhee Employees!
- Employee Winter/ Summer Season Pass
- Reciprocal Skiing/ Mountain Biking at Area Resorts
- Free Buddy Ski/Lift Passes
- Food and Beverage Discounts
- Free Employee Shuttle
- Discounts on Skiing/ Mountain Biking Lessons
- Retail and Rental Discounts
- Lodging Discounts
- Off Mountain in Town Discounts at Retailers, Restaurants, and more!
- To view a complete list of Employee Perks, please visit our website.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned including steward responsibilities when needed.
- Support and promotes our Sustainability Charter throughout the property.
- Maintain awareness of resort occupancy levels, reservations, group business and special requests and functions and their potential effect on department operations.
- Supervise all food, cleaning, requisitions, planning, preparation & execution in absence of the Chef.
- Ensure proper maintenance/cleanliness of equipment. Reports to Chef any equipment that is not up to standards.
- Act at kitchen MOD in the absence of Chef.
- Assist in training Front of House staff in product ingredients and preparation.
- Work with Executive/Sous Chef/Executive Chef in menu development.
- Assists with inventory counts when required.
- Maintain a positive work environment by working and communicating in a courteous and professional manner with all guests, co-workers, and vendors.
- Leads by example, adhere to Grand Targhee Food and Beverage Standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY
- Protect the safety of self, co-workers, and Grand Targhee Resort guests at all times.
- Promptly report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor and/or appropriate department(s).
- Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor and appropriate department(s), following documented procedures.
- Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Resort’s Occupational Safety & Health Compliance Manual and department-specific procedures or manuals.
- Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury of yourself or others.
- Drive in accordance with the law and Grand Targhee Resort policies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK SCHEDULE
Due to the nature of the recreation industry, we are in operation seven days a week. This includes weekends and holidays and there is no guarantee of hours. Flexible working hours may be required based on the business levels.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate or bachelor’s degree with major concentration in food preparation, management, nutrition or related field and a minimum of 2 years as a Lead Culinarian at mid to high volume restaurant with an industry rating hotel/resort of 3-4 Diamond/Star. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Food Handlers card required.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to use unit conversions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Excellent verbal communication skills.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.
Grand Targhee Resort is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, GTR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.