Palisades Tahoe

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Job Summary: Responsible for daily preparation of food items from pantry to fry to broiler to grills and all other areas of the kitchen.   Ensures food goes out quickly, efficiently and of top quality. Responsible for daily preparation of food items from pantry to fry to broiler to grills and all other areas of the kitchen.   Ensures food goes out quickly, efficiently and of top quality. Help the Kitchen Chef and Sous Chef oversee quality control. During service the lead line is setting the kitchen tempo and flow. Help with troubleshooting and answering questions when necessary.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Hourly:

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

 Base hourly pay range: $20.50 - $28.69 per hour

A Great Job and Benefits to Match:

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more! 

• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees 

• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc. 

• 401(k) plan with generous company match 

• Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets 

• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine 

• 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more! 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Order food supplies and equipment, inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Assist with creating menus, dishes and serving amounts plus supervising the preparation, flavoring and cooking processes.
• Supervises activities of grill and prep area, assures other cooks are knowledgeable about processes and procedures.  Determines daily line priorities.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Wash, clean, chop, dice, grate, slice a variety of meat, poultry vegetables and other food items and place in proper containers
• Understand and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures 
• Has understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all equipment in the station.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station including tables, shelves, walls, grills, fryers sauté burners and refrigeration equipment
• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties
• Inform Kitchen Manager of product shortages, equipment of food quality problems.
• Attend all safety meetings  
• Assist kitchen and bus staff as needed.

Competencies and Job Requirements:

Required: 

• Effective communication skills, oral & written
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time
• Work well as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands 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 walk, talk, see, hear, taste and smell. Must be capable of walking or standing 90% or more of a normal 8 hour work shift. Must be capable of frequently carrying, lifting. pushing or pulling up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually loud. Frequent exposure to fumes, odors, and gases. Occasional exposure to dusts, mists and poor ventilation. Constant exposure to potential mechanical, electrical, burns and radiant energy hazards. Frequent exposure to toxic, caustic chemical hazards.

Equipment Used in Job: Commercial kitchen equipment and cleaning agents

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Four years hotline cooking experience  in a commercial kitchen
• Must have or be able to obtain a California Food Handlers card.

Preferred:

• Culinary school certification or degree

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility.  Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.