Kitchen Supervisor, Wuksachi Lodge

The Opportunity 

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a full-time Kitchen Supervisor to join our team at Wuksachi Lodge in Sequoia National Park, California. Our ideal Kitchen Supervisor is an experienced Cook who enjoys working in fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering high quality service and food to guests.

Pay

Minimum pay rate: $19.00 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

Life in Sequoia National Park

Looking for a job with a side of adventure? Be part of a global team fortunate enough to live and work in the remote beauty of California's Sequoia National Park! Each day inspires in special places like this.

• Low-cost shared dormitory housing available for $50/ week including utilities and wi-fi
• Housing includes free on-site laundry and communal area for cooking
• Live amongst the giant sequoias and the Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep
• Access to hundreds of miles of hiking trails with campsites, caves, mountains, rivers, and lakes to explore!

Benefits at Sequoia

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*
• 401k with company match*
• Paid vacation days and holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave*
• Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
• Weekly pay
• Free shift meal daily 
• Employee discounts - 40% off food and beverage, 20% off retail
• Referral bonus – earn $200 for each eligible referral
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

*Available for full-time, year-round team members

 

 

Responsibilities 

• Create weekly dining room menus from personal or established recipes.
• Supervise food prep work while maintaining food quality, presentation and sanitation standards.
• Verify that all portion sizes, recipes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures are maintained by kitchen associates.
• Supervise all associates with cleaning and food production in their area.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is in full working order.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of walk-ins and freezers at all times.
• Actively maintain food cost within parameters set by culinary leadership.
• Effectively supervise proper breakdown, rotation, labeling, dating, and storage of food.
• Perform opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications 

• At least 2 years' experience as a Line Cook, Lead Line Cook, or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others in a leadership capacity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attentive and detailed oriented.
• Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.

Physical Requirements 

• Manual dexterity is sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip, etc. a variety of foods and liquids. 
• Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently carrying 30 lbs.
• Standing and walking for the entire length of the shift.
• Frequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet, twist at the waist, bending, and squatting.
• Pushing and pulling occasionally, to move equipment, mops, and brooms.

Who We Are 

Sequoia National park offers an opportunity to see the giant Redwoods that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. The work itself is exciting, and there are a lot of career opportunities for advancement and opportunities to transfer to other Delaware North properties located at the state and national parks across the country. We offer on-site housing and discounts on food, beverage, and retail. Shuttle service to town is provided.

At Delaware North, you'll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it's in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there's no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.

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