Lead Cook

Love What You Do, Everyday.

Picture this: Going to work and stepping into 1800 acres of natural beauty, amid the rolling hills and rugged high desert of Central Oregon. Each day, you're surrounded by panoramic views of the towering Cascade Peaks while being a part of a passionate, award-winning hospitality team. Working alongside other top-of-their-game individuals, you'll be dedicated to delivering, creating, and celebrating extraordinary guest experiences in an awe-inspiring setting.

The Perks

The views are pretty incredible. So are the people who work here. Our team truly is the heart and soul of Brasada Ranch, and they're the reason we are ranked as the #8 Best Resort in the United States by Conde Nast Traveler'. We know our people are instrumental to our success, so we offer competitive pay, great staff perks, and a culture that encourages fulfillment at work and in life. That's why Brasada Ranch is proud to offer our employees the following benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision company sponsored benefit package available to full-time employees

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Free golf privileges

Seasonal Family Pass to the athletic center

Employee discounts at all restaurants, spa services, and retail

One complimentary trail ride with Brasada Trails

Not to mention, a variety of company-wide celebrations, like our end-of-season bash, holiday party, and scramble golf tournament/BBQ. Plus, a few generous raffles thrown in for good measure.

Role Description

Our Lead Cooks are relied upon to work at any and all of our amazing F&B outlets on property. The Lead Cook will assist with menu creation, daily specials and rotating seasonal menu options. The Lead Cook will provide supervision over preparation, flavoring and the cooking process. The Lead Cook will also assist with ordering food supplies and equipment, making schedules, setting prices, organizing records and tracking cost percentages.

To be successful in this position, you must have work ethic and attention to detail that is required to consistently produce high quality culinary creations for our members and guests. You will need the motivation and drive to learn and grow in your position and be an integral member of a team that strives to be better each and every day.

General Responsibilities

• Understands and follows all policies and procedures.
• Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Meets or exceeds industry standards for the preparation, serving and storing of food.
• Prepares meals according to the recipe in a regular and consistent manner.
• Assigns cleaning Duties as needed.
• Ensure that all food preparation is completed for the next shift.
• Accurately completes the daily, weekly and monthly cleaning lists.
• Assists with training of kitchen personnel.
• Records production and waste on a regular and consistent basis.
• Assists with accurate counting of inventory.
• Assists with scheduling if direction.
• Assists with menu creation and daily specials.
• Assists with supervision of kitchen staff and quality of food items prepared.
• Takes an interest and initiative in the development of the culinary team.
• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
• Interpersonal skills to work as an integral part of a team.
• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Perform additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Skills/Traits

• Must have 2 years' experience managing a full service kitchen.
• Must have knowledge of food preparation, sanitation standards and inventory and control systems.
• Must be able to lead, direct, budget and schedule staff and resources.
• Food Handlers permit required.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to interact effectively with guests, owners and co-workers.
• Must be flexible with schedule and have the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.