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Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters
Experienced Line Cook - Onsite Housing Available
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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$34,788 / year median in Minnesota
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Combine your love of cooking and love of the outdoors and you have a recipe for your dream career! Gunflint Lodge is seeking an experienced line cook for our full-service resort restaurant, named by the Star Tribune as one of the 25 Most Romantic Restaurants Worth a Short Drive from the Twin Cities! We are looking for someone who can prepare entrees from a rotating selection of nightly specials, as well as prepare bistro and breakfast menu items. We need someone with the skills and experience to lead the line from time to time, as well as work as part of a team with the Executive Chef, follow directions and recipes, and bring his or her own style and input to our signature Northwoods kitchen. Gunflint Lodge is the premier wilderness lodge in northern Minnesota. We are located 43 miles up the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais, Minnesota, our nearest town and the Coolest Small Town in America. Surrounded by over 1 million acres of wilderness in the heart of the Superior National Forest, you will live and work just steps away from the famed Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Guests come from all over the world to relax, fish, swim, canoe, and explore in the Northwoods atmosphere. And you will have plenty of opportunities to canoe, camp, hike, fish, and experience the scenic beauty of Minnesota's Northwoods. Housing and meals are available at a discount rate. Recreational equipment is available for use at a minimal charge. Responsibilities Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to menu specifications and dietary requirements. Ensure all food is handled safely and in compliance with health regulations. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations. Assist in menu planning and special dietary needs as required. Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations and timely service. Monitor inventory and assist with ordering supplies as needed. Qualifications Proven experience in food preparation and cooking within a restaurant setting Strong knife skills and knowledge of food handling and safety protocols Background in culinary arts with a focus on meal preparation Experience in fine dining or catering environments is a plus Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment