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Tiki Bar- Cook

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
Whitefish, MT Intern
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026
Our lakeside restaurant, the Tiki Bar, is a lively outdoor bar, with a poolside, overlooking surrounding mountains and Whitefish Lake. All employees receive perks of $50 rooms at any of our properties, and discount rates at our spa, restaurant, and retail.

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, Montana's only AAA Four Diamond resort, is seeking Outdoor Cooks to work with our food and beverage team at our Tiki Bar. $22-$25 hourly DOE.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND POSITION PURPOSE:

As a cook you will be responsible for stocking and setting of the station. Preparing food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces. Cooking food items by grilling, sauteing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards. Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Taking directions from supervisor and retaining information received.
  • Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
  • Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients, cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks.
  • Plating prepared foods based on senior chefs guidance
  • Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time.
  • Ensure all equipment is kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant's preventative maintenance programs.
  • Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking equipment at the end of work shifts.
  • Fully understand and follow all regulations that pertain to health and safety.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

  • Knowledge of Food and Beverage, Local and State Food Handling laws and procedures.
  • Must be organized and detailed oriented.
  • Must be a strong team player with a hospitality first mindset.
  • Desire to provide phenomenal guest experiences, a passion for quality, and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to foster cooperation.
  • Ability to build strong relationships and work with a team of culinary professionals

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION

  • Preference for a previous cooking experience

Experience/ Licenses Or Certificates

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in a restaurant or related field an asset.

SCHEDULE / HOLIDAYS/ PTO:

The cooks are expected to normally keep a 5 day a week schedule, adjusted as needed (potentially more than 5 days) according to occupancy and business need, and be available for peak guest times and/or in the event of an emergency. A work week of 50 hours per week can be expected, however it can be more or less depending on the business needs of the Food and Beverage operation. Working evenings, weekends and holidays is required. The cooks will typically be available during peak seasons, typically taking PTO and vacations during slower seasons. Typically, PTO will not be allowed during June 15 - September 15, and December 15 – January 5.

Averill Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, part of Averill Hospitality, offers full time, year-round employment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, insurance, 401(k) match, and company discounts at Averill Hospitality properties.

Salary : $22 - $25

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