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Title: Head Cook
Reports To: Director of Operations
Pay Range: $23 - $25
Year Round Position with Benefits of Paid Vacation and Sick Days. There is a possibility of housing.

At the Bar W our core focus is connection. We want our guests to have an experience not just a vacation, so we want them to connect to our staff, the people they came with, the other guests, nature, and to themselves. You would be integral in facilitating connection with guests by eating meals with them, sharing your story, listening to them, and spending time engaging at the evening activities.

General Responsibilities:

Responsible for menu design, meal planning, food ordering, organization, and preparation of meals as well as the day-to-day organization, and cleanliness of the kitchen, food storage areas and food preparation and serving equipment.
Manage the Cook and Kitchen Staff.

The Bar W prioritizes safety so operating and acting with safety as a priority is crucial.

Head Cook Duties:

Provide each guest, big or small, with an unforgettable adventure by sharing stories, eating with the guests, joining in activities during the day and in the evening. These interactions will help make our Core Values come to life: Connections, Doing What We Say and proving a Positive Environment.
Lead, manage, and hold the members of your team accountable.
Must be able to work within the framework and manage the Process and Procedures of the Kitchen.
Execute the Bar W approved menu and oversee the recipes ensuring highest overall quality of food.
Manage Kitchen team to follow the Serve Safe and sanitary practices of the kitchen.
Accommodate guests that have special dietary needs (food allergies, gluten free, etc.)
In charge of food ordering and procurement.
Expense management and record keeping of receipts/invoices, including preparation of expense reports.
Manage inventory of food, supplies, and kitchen items.
Monitor guest and staff meal counts to prepare appropriate amount of food.
Monitoring food waste and managing the use of leftovers.
Oversee cooking and general cleaning of kitchen.
Instruct team members in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
Manage kitchen team scheduling.
Manage the routine cleaning and maintenance of kitchen appliances.

Personal Requirements:

Ability to prioritize and organize details in a fast-paced environment.
Good decision-making, strong leadership and communication skills.
Maintain a presentable image in the kitchen and around guests.
Must have a Serve Safe Food Handler Certification.
Live by the Bar W Core Values.

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