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Thunder Mountain Ranch
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Location
Crivitz, WI
Job Type
Seasonal
Salary
Salary based on experience
Date Posted
February 20, 2024
Housing Offered
Yes
Experience
2-5 yrs
Description: Looking for an experienced cook for a large multi-generational family compound in the North woods of Wisconsin during the spring/summer of 2024. Nightly family dinners will range from 15 people – 30 people.
Position Overview:
- Develop a healthy, fresh, and consistent menu and cook dinner 5 nights each week (Tues. – Sat.) and occasional to-go lunches. During three holiday weekends a Sun. night meal will be added.
- Maintaining communication throughout summer to adjust menus, quality and/or sources of ingredients.
- Manage a small wait staff of between 3 – 5 people.
- May 20, 2024 to Sept 14, 2024
- Private house provided and competitive pay offered.
Position Responsibilities:
- Work with family point person to develop a menu of 10-15 dinners that are adaptable to gluten-free or vegetarian needs. Cook will keep all menus in Chez Freda and assumes responsibilities for ensuring spices and basic ingredients are stocked.
- Distribute a menu for the upcoming week on Sunday evening to family point person. Cook will access RSVP count in SignUp Genius
- Prepare 4-5 dinners each week (Tues. – Sat.) based on menu plan. Picnics will be planned at least two weeks in advance.
- All meals will be prepared in a dining house with large industrial-style kitchen or prepared to go for picnic style dinners.
- To-go meals for family members will be packaged and available for pick up at time planned with person placing order.
- Purchase groceries at local Piggly Wiggly (30 minute drive) and CostCo. Gas reimbursement for shopping will be paid at 58.5 cents per mile (IRS rate).
- Steak and ground beef provided by on-property cattle will be stored in freezer after processing. Cook to keep track of inventory and supplement as needed.
- Direct wait staff with the following 1) helping with food prep, 2) delivering food hot/cold, and 3) clearing tables 4) and cleaning dishes throughout the night (and additional list of housekeeping duties provided to wait staff).
- Adjust recipes and menu to incorporate fresh vegetables from on-site garden or local sources when seasonally available.
- Maintain wine inventory and update family point person when inventory is low.
- Manage /order additional kitchen items as needed (for example to-go boxes, special ingredients, staff timesheets, appliance maintenance, etc.) in partnership with family point person.
Personal Characteristics:
- Excited about creating a warm, family atmosphere for guests and staff while maintaining high standards.
- High integrity, mature and personable with a relaxed nature.
- Leads a healthy drug-free lifestyle.
- Dynamic, friendly and enjoys the outdoors.
- Flexible with a “whatever it takes” attitude.
- Capable of self-supervision and organized.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to troubleshoot and ensure timely and accurate product for guests.
- Creates a warm, friendly work environment while maintaining high standards of professionalism and heartfelt hospitality among guests.
TO APPLY:
Forward cover letter & resume to our email address.
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