What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cook | Jug Mountain Ranch position at Columbia Hospitality?
Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you:
The Perks
“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.
Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.
What you’ll do:
The Brass Tacks
Where you'll work:
This unique opportunity oversees a portfolio of premier properties in McCall, Idaho: Hotel McCall, Rupert's, Foresters, and Jug Mountain Ranch Golf Course. Together, these properties embody McCall’s charm, blending rich history, vibrant community, and exceptional guest experiences.
Jug Mountain Ranch
Spanning 1,410 acres beneath Jughandle Mountain, Jug Mountain Ranch features a championship 18-hole golf course, Nordic trails, and preserved open spaces. With plans for a community village, private trails, and year-round recreation, it blends natural beauty and tranquility just minutes from downtown McCall.
The Perks
- Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
- Hourly Pay: $22
- Tip/Tip Pooling Eligible
- Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
- Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
- Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
- HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
- Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
- Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
- Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
- Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
- Employee Assistance Program
- “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
- Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
- Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
- Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
- Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)
“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.
Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.
What you’ll do:
The Brass Tacks
- Utilizes specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements, maintains par levels of necessary items
- Prepares new menu items under direction of supervisor
- Ensures attractive, consistent presentations of food items, both buffet and plated
- Interacts/supervises line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items prepared
- Handles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner
- Sets up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food preparation areas
- Responsible for ensuring presentation standards are meet for all hot and cold items
- Reads and interprets recipes
- Conducts product inventories, ordering and receiving of product
- Responsible for team maintenance of grooming standards
- Responsible for team adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handling
- Responsible for all opening and closing kitchen procedures
- 5 years in industry, at least two years as a lead
- Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures
- Ability to cook and direct a banquet up to 100 with a help of a small team
- Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
- Working knowledge of all mother and minor sauces
- Working knowledge of proper butchering techniques
- Knowledge of specialized equipment: Mastering of slicer, Robo-coup, Hobart, convection ovens
- Must possess knife skills, the ability to adjust preparations for flavor, and accommodate customer’s needs in a timely manner
Where you'll work:
This unique opportunity oversees a portfolio of premier properties in McCall, Idaho: Hotel McCall, Rupert's, Foresters, and Jug Mountain Ranch Golf Course. Together, these properties embody McCall’s charm, blending rich history, vibrant community, and exceptional guest experiences.
Jug Mountain Ranch
Spanning 1,410 acres beneath Jughandle Mountain, Jug Mountain Ranch features a championship 18-hole golf course, Nordic trails, and preserved open spaces. With plans for a community village, private trails, and year-round recreation, it blends natural beauty and tranquility just minutes from downtown McCall.
Salary : $22
