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Crystal Mountain

Mountain resort and outdoor recreation

Junior Sous Chef

Full-Time
$25 - $28
Mid
Enumclaw, WA, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience in Food & Beverage is required.
  • Strong culinary skills across multiple cuisines and service styles are required.
  • The ability to ski or snowboard at an intermediate level or higher is required.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and experience with kitchen ordering, costing, and accounting are required.
  • ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it, or a Washington Food Handlers Permit, is required.
  • The ability to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays is required.
  • The primary venue is Brew 62, with early morning starts for breakfast service; evenings, weekends, and holidays are required while the resort is operating.
  • The role requires the ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position at least 50 pounds occasionally.
  • The role requires manual dexterity to operate a computer and other common office equipment constantly.
  • The role requires auditory and visual acuity to operate computers, phones, mobile devices, and basic office equipment constantly.
  • The role requires the ability to sit, bend, reach, and speak for extended periods constantly, and to stand, walk, kneel, push, and pull for extended periods occasionally.
Responsibilities
  • Support Executive Chefs across multiple venues, adapting quickly to different kitchen environments and team dynamics.
  • Perform kitchen functions including preparation, cooking, inventory, and sanitation.
  • Learn and master a variety of menus.
  • Maintain high culinary standards in both high-volume and full-service settings.
  • Ski or snowboard to on-mountain venues as needed, safely and reliably.
  • Step into leadership roles when needed to ensure smooth kitchen operations when the Head Chef is absent.
  • Train and mentor kitchen staff across venues.
  • Uphold food safety and cleanliness standards in all environments.
  • Maintain professional conduct and communication, and ensure back-of-house staff are properly trained.
  • Promote an efficient work environment through work ethic and staff engagement.
  • Follow recipes consistently and safely; monitor food portioning, preparation, presentation, and waste to control costs.
  • Report equipment malfunctions or breakage to Facilities through the ticket system for prompt resolution.
  • Assist with inventories to ensure products are accurately counted and recorded.
  • Uphold customer service, kitchen, and food concession service standards; support kitchen operations and front-of-house needs.
  • Follow policies, standards, standard operating procedures, and training as directed by the Resort Executive Chef.
  • Perform the essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Remain flexible and willing to accept new responsibilities and potentially transfer others as the resort evolves.

About the company

Crystal Mountain is a year-round mountain resort in Washington's Cascade Range and part of Alterra Mountain Company. It operates skiing and snowboarding terrain, lifts, lessons, rentals, dining and guest services during winter, with sightseeing and mountain activities extending the destination beyond the ski season. Resort employees work across mountain operations, hospitality, safety, food service and facilities. Crystal Mountain is distinct from similarly named resorts in other states, with its identity anchored to the Mount Rainier region.

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