Culinary Operations Manager

7 days ago


Sandusky, Ohio, United States Great Wolf Lodge Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Culinary Lead to join our team at Great Wolf Lodge. As a key member of our culinary operations, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist culinary management in administrative and personnel-related matters, including scheduling, time clock reviews, overtime, performance, discipline, investigations, training, and development.
  • Prepare food as outlined on Banquet Event Orders.
  • Provide food preparation assistance by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits; cleaning, cutting, and grinding meats, poultry, and seafood.
  • Prepare soups and sauces by stirring and straining.
  • Bread foods by dipping food items in crumbs, flour, and batter.
  • Control recipes by weighing and measuring designated ingredients.
  • Provide foodstuffs and utensils for chefs by carrying pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator.
  • Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by cleaning work areas, equipment, and utensils; segregating and removing garbage; steam-cleaning or hosing garbage containers; following sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
  • Keep supplies and foodstuffs ready by inventorying stock; requisitioning supplies and foodstuffs; verifying receipt; storing.
  • Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent experience; may have current enrollment.
  • Previous food preparation experience in a restaurant setting.
  • Prior training and/or experience in hands-on equipment maintenance.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and demonstrated ability to understand sanitation-related issues and precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment.
  • Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands.
  • Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen.
What We Offer
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Health savings account.
  • Telehealth resources.
  • Life insurance.
  • 401K with employer match.
  • Paid vacation time off.
  • Paid parental leave.
How to Apply

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 set up an interview or attend an upcoming hiring event.



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