Kitchen Manager/Cook

Shadowcliff is where you come if you want to work, live, learn, grow, and play in a beautiful environment closely connected to nature and community. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains overlooking Colorado's largest, deepest natural body of water, Shadowcliff puts you at the doorstep of Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake, the beautiful Fraser Valley, and the Continental Divide Trail. Activities such as hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and more are at your fingertips! The Shadowcliff community is warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and supportive. We have a strong history of volunteerism that continues today, and every community member cares deeply for Shadowcliff and its seasonal staff. The connections you make at Shadowcliff could last you a lifetime!

Job Overview

The primary purpose and function of this position is to manage the operations of Shadowcliff’s Compassionate Kitchen in a manner consistent with our principles of hospitality and sustainability. The Kitchen Manager/Cook can expect to oversee approximately 15-17 food groups of varying size and duration as well as 6-8 special events throughout the season. The Kitchen Manager/Cook will plan and prepare meals for groups as well as for staff, supervising kitchen assistants, rotating hospitality assistants, and volunteers in group meal preparation, service, and clean-up.

Special Benefits

Onsite private room and board.

Minimum Requirements

• Solid understanding of commercial kitchen operations.
• Demonstrated management, leadership, and/or supervisory abilities in the food service and/or hospitality industries.
• Experience in food service work with cooking experience in a variety of styles. 
• Familiarity with cooking whole-food, nutrient-dense, delicious meals.
• Good communication skills and a positive, supportive attitude in the kitchen.
• Sign Employment & Community Standards Agreement
• Sign Health & Safety Agreement
• Food Protection Manager Certification