Saratoga Hot Springs Resort in Saratoga, WY is always looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a resort with a lot of amenities including a brewery, pub, spa, golf course, outdoor adventures, customer service is extremely important. Our ideal candidate is kind, helpful, solution oriented and is motivated to learn and grow to be successful. The Saratoga Hot Springs Resort is a historic family owned resort in the Platte River Valley. It's important for us that our team of staff have a good quality of life balance and enjoy where they work and live. We work hard to hire team members that contribute to making this a great place to work. In addition to competitive wages, employees receive: holiday pay, accrue paid time off, resort membership, employee discounts, and have the option to participate in group health and/or 401K retirement programs. Employee housing and temporary discount housing may also be available. Saratoga is a small, rural community of around 2,000 residents with a lot of small town western charm. Though small, the hot springs, and the beautiful Snowy Range and Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges, and the North Platte River in the area has made the community a favorite travel destination. It features one of a restaurant and restaurant and lodging options. Named by Outside Magazine and one of the best places to live, there are many recreational opportunities in the area including fly fishing, river rafting, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, UTVS, hiking, camping, hunting and more. Larger towns and cities in the region include: Rawlins, Laramie, Cheyenne and Casper, WY; Fort Collins, Denver, CO and Park City and Salt Lake City, UT
Role and ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for a line cook to join our culinary team at Saratoga Hot Springs Resort. Line cooks role is to primarily assist Executive Chef in preparing, prepping quality food safely and efficiently with culinary flair and brand standards. Our ideal candidate will be an experienced cook focusing on high-end cuisine who can accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all menu item plates. Important to be team player, a quick learner, and professional in behavior and appearance. Basic Responsibilities of this position include:· Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.· Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.· Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.· Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.· Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.· Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.· Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.Qualifications and Education Requirements1. High school education or relative experience. Minimum of 2 years cooking experience.2. Hospitality experience a plus with emphasis on food and beverage operations.3. Bilingual a plus.4. Be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of agePreferred Skills1. Ability to articulate and present oneself in a positive and professional manner.2. Ability to read and respond to all email, phone calls, and other forms of correspondence in timely manner3. Maintain and develop a safe, clean, sanitary workplace4. Able to do repetitive work5. Knowledge of safety rules for kitchen equipment6. Knowledge of where and how everything is stored7. Label and date all food stored & Rotate food as needed8. Flexible with job duties9. Able to work holidays10. Arrive 15 minutes prior to assigned shift11. Follow opening and closing procedures12. Able to work in a high pace and hot environment13. Able to multi-task14. Report to managers when something is broken or needs repair15. Be able to self-motivate in work environment16. Able to follow written or verbal instructions17. Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.18. Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.19. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).20. Must maintain personal hygiene in accordance to Wyoming Health Department standards for Food Service Employees.Additional NotesEmployee housing is available to employees or potential employees who qualify. To inquire about or apply for employee housing, please contact Ted Roman at tromanatsaratogahotspringsresort.com
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