Now hiring for the Summer/Fall 2024 season! Free on-site housing!

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

Line Cook

Steamboat Lake Outpost

Clark, Colorado

Wages/Pay
$17.00 - $20.00 / hour
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: May 05, 2024

We are looking for experienced line cooks with a growth mindset, looking to expand their culinary knowledge and experience. 

Our restaurant currently offers elevated comfort food and a variety of cocktails, wines, and local craft beers. We also host many community events, live music, and fundraisers. We are looking for a person who wants to be part of the community as a whole and has a passion for creating a warm and welcoming environment while delivering the highest level of service to our guests. We are committed to building staff members who embody our mission and values and encourage others in that direction as well.

Staff member benefits include free on-site housing, an hourly wage paid out bi-weekly, a free shift meal, and free and discounted activities. Seasonal and year-round opportunities are available.

Who is the ideal candidate? 

  • Possesses a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a professional kitchen
  • Proficient in working grill and sauté stations
  • Proficient in knowledge of basic kitchen skills, standards, and etiquette.
  • Eager to learn new cooking skills and has a passion for cooking
  • Committed to excellence and pays attention to detail
  • Exhibits a positive and professional attitude toward guests and staff
  • Driven toward personal and professional growth
  • Demonstrates a high level of self-awareness
  • Passionate about connecting with people
  • Is a leader and torchbearer for community culture and values. Sets a good example by honoring community standards, both on and off the clock. 
  • Understands and is willing to undertake the challenges of living and working in communal housing in a remote location.

What does this job entail?

  • Training on and working all food stations including grill, flat top, fryer, prep, pantry, sauté, and expo to prepare a la carte orders while in a fast-paced, sometimes high-volume environment.
  • Must be able to follow and understand recipes and standards, demonstrate teamwork with all staff and continually strive to exceed guests’ expectations.
  • The ability to multi-task is a must.
  • Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and safety of assigned workstation
  • Assist with any general cleaning or other duties as assigned
  • Stamina to stand during an 8-10 hour shift
  • Assist other team members as needed with special projects, requests, events or to support other departments if needed. 

Required Skills: 

  • Minimum 2 years experience working in a professional kitchen
  • Servsafe Food Handlers Certification
  • High School Graduate/GED equivalency 
  • Valid driver’s license  
  • Ability to work in a standing position for 8-10 hours per day 
  • Ability to lift 60lbs (50lbs overhead)

Preferred Skills: 

  • 3+ years experience working in a professional kitchen
  • Proficiency working grill and sauté stations 

Does this sound like a good fit for you? Click the link below to apply! 

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Contact Info

Steamboat Lake Outpost

The Steamboat Lake Outpost is a one-stop shop offering lodging, a restaurant, general store, the only gas pump for miles, and outdoor activity tours and rentals. The Outpost seeks to be a community gathering place, where locals and travelling adventurers alike can come together in a place defined by life-giving warmth and hospitality and a desire to build genuine relationships.

Location
Colorado
Season
Summer, Fall, Winter, and Year Round
Staff size
20-30
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Shared rooms with communal kitchen, living room, and laundry
Family housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Intermittent
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