Restaurant Cook 1

Great Wolf Resorts hiring for Restaurant Cook 1 jobs in LaGrange, GA, US

Pay: $16 per hour

At Great Wolf, the Restaurant Cook 1 works in a fast paced, exciting environment to deliver on our commitment to high quality hospitality. The Restaurant Cook 1 prepares food in accordance with recipes set by the executive chef, ensuring meal quality and guest satisfaction.

Hiring immediately with full-time, part-time, and flexible scheduling  

Join our Pack:   

•Grow your career: A great place to start or advance your career with cross-training, scholarship fund, and talent development programs at all levels   

•Great Perks: Take advantage of exclusive perks for you, your family, and friends – including discounted vacations and employee referral incentives   

•Learn While You Earn: Gain access to Great Wolf University for on-the-job training, functional, and leadership training   

•Prioritize Your Well-Being: We offer flexible scheduling, access to a holistic wellness program and technology, and support through our Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund   

•Celebrate Your Uniqueness: Join a team that cheers for diversity and inclusion through programs that make everyone feel welcome and recognized.   

Benefits:   

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance   
• Health savings account   
• Telehealth resources   
• Life insurance   
• 401K with employer match   
• Paid vacation time off   
• Paid parental leave   

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the daily operation of the back of house adheres to operating procedure guidelines
• Perform food preparation tasks for all fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, etc. used in recipes
• Prepare all food items per recipe guidelines, tasting and adjusting for flavor with assistance of chef
• Ensure back of house area adheres to the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service
• Maintain appropriate levels of necessary dishes and utensils; keep all dishware used in cooking and serving clean and sanitary at all times
• Monitor supply levels in back of house area and replenish as necessary
• Monitor equipment operation, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, maintain supplies, and call for repairs as necessary
• Ensure compliance with all food-handling and sanitation regulations

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• Some High School education or equivalent
• Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and Holidays as needed
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen

Desired Qualifications & Traits

• Enrollment in, or willingness to work towards culinary degree
• Previous cook experience
• Understanding of sanitation-related issues and knowledge of precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment
• Proven teamwork
• Projects professional image that inspires trust and confidence
• Enthusiastic and positive energy

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Able to bend, stretch, and twist
• Able to stand for long periods of time

Application Instructions:   

Click on “Apply Now” or chat with a recruiter (bottom of your screen on Great Wolf’s website). After a brief application, all qualified applicants will be immediately invited to setup an interview or attend an upcoming hiring event.     

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)