Seasonal Prep/Line Cook - Thanksgiving 2026

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THIS IS FOR A TEMPORARY SEASONAL POSITION FOR THE THANKSGIVING SEASON 2026, WITH POTENTIAL FOR RE-HIRE FOR THE FULL 2027 CLUB SEASON.
Discovery Land Company creates one-of-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. Through these environments, Clubs foster relationships, share unforgettable and life-changing experiences, embrace well-being, and inspire pure expressions of love, joy, compassion, and gratitude in all forms.
At Gozzer Ranch we believe that meeting the mission stated above is a promise we get to deliver on every day. Gozzer Ranch Employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities to create a viable and fun world for future generations, we do this by operating from our company’s unwavering values, learning, growing, and adjusting as we go.
As a Line Cook for Gozzer Ranch you will be part of creating the Gozzer Ranch Experience. You may be asked to perform other tasks (outside of your key areas of responsibility) from time to time based on business needs. While performing all tasks at Gozzer Ranch we require passion and behavior that embodies our company values:
PEOPLE ARE OUR PRIORITY
WE RESPECT PEOPLE, PLACES, AND CULTURES
WE DO THE RIGHT THING
WE BELIEVE IN HAVING FUN
Your key areas of responsibility are outlined below:
Key Area #1: Member Experience and Vibe
Greet our member and member guests promptly upon arrival.
Always provide our member and member guests prompt and professional service
Exceed member and member guest expectations.
Create 100% guest satisfaction by providing our Gozzer brand behavior and genuine hospitality.
Give personal attention and take personal responsibility for a member and member guest experience.
Key Area #2: Teamwork
Work intentionally to include ALL Gozzer Employees
Create good working relationships with ALL Gozzer Employees
Maintain a courteous attitude toward ALL Gozzer Employees
Support outlet service staff with meal set-up when possible
Key Area #3: Daily Operations
Prepare food items for any and all food outlets according to designated menus/recipes.
Set up assigned station with predetermined mise en place to ready station for service.
Prepare food items for members/guests as requested using quality predetermined method in a timely/consistent manner.
Cook all food according to recipes, quality/presentation standards and food preparation check lists.
Always demonstrate safe/proper use of all equipment.
Reduce kitchen waste.
Consult Sous Chef daily on Restaurant outlet service.
Understand/implement basic culinary tasks/procedures such as first-in/first-out, labeling, sanitation.
Monitor all food quality/presentation while preparing food. Stock/rotate food. Alert Sous Chef of low inventory items.
Work line, salad station, prep station, and any other stations as needed. Control pace of food orders/set tone for ticket flowing process.
Test foods to determine if cooked sufficiently.
Operate, maintain, properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, oven, steam table, flat top grill etc.
Advise in preparation of ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, storing food.
Label, date, store, rotate all products while maintaining assigned stock levels. Control food items requested, maintain without over production.
Demonstrate proper-efficient production of food items to achieve maximum productivity.
Assist in set up/break down of work stations.
Check to ensure correctness of temperatures of appliances/food.
Follow all company safety and security policies/procedures.
Prepare cold food items adhering to refile file.
Monitor taste/visual appearance.
Cut and trim bone meats and poultry.
Proficiently perform duties involving food preparation/cold entrée lines as required.
Ensure all amenities are in order and ready to be presented to our members and their guests.
Prepare bar area for services to include proper chair and table placement, stock bar adequately, begin service at posted times.
Complete all opening and closing procedures and daily/weekly side work.
Adhere to Gozzer Ranch uniform and appearance standards.
Assist co-workers with disposal and re-stocking inventory.
Wash all glasses or dishes as required.
Always maintain bar cleanliness during hours of operations.
Keep bar areas organized and un-cluttered.
During special functions, the bartender will help the bar manager with on location bar setup and provide service as needed.
Immediately communicate Safety and Maintenance concerns to your immediate supervisor and request a follow up is conducted.
Maintains a clean and well-groomed appearance. in compliance with departmental and company dress code standards.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
Prior culinary experience
Must have strong knowledge of proper food service to include products, supplies and equipment
Must have knowledge and adherence to all state laws pertaining to the food safety
Comply with Idaho State Health and Wellness regulations
Ability to work effectively with all personality types
Ability to understand and carry-out verbal and written instructions independently
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations correctly
Ability to work weekends, holidays, morning, and nights
Ability to work in all weather conditions and temperatures to include inside and outside areas
Ability to perform light physical tasks, exerting up to 25 lbs. of force on a frequent basis and up to 75 lbs. on an occasional basis independently or with help
Ability to perform such activities as grasping, lifting, reaching, crouching, walking, sitting, and carrying.
About Discovery Land Company: Founded in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman, Discovery Land Company specializes in building luxury residential private club communities and resorts throughout North America. We have grown to be the premier player in the high-end resort residential niche with 20 world-class projects in our portfolio. Our communities are distinct with their architectural styles, world-class amenities, and high levels of service. We don’t build buildings, but rather we build settings where families can create intergenerational memories and enrich their lives in exquisite and untouched sanctuaries. These settings offer a casual and comfortable sense of community through outstanding clubhouses, premier golf courses, welcoming staff, world-class culinary offerings, and outdoor pursuits. To ease and enrich your experiences, Discovery holds itself to the highest of service standards. Every decision we make is driven by one fundamental objective: to make the time you spend with the people you care about most not merely enjoyable, but memorable. We are extremely grateful to be recognized as one of the world’s top mid-sized employers for 2018 by Forbes magazine. For more information about our company - http://www.discoverylandco.com
About Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club: Gozzer Ranch offers the perfect setting for living life to its fullest amid the grandeur and undisturbed beauty of the great Northwest. Whether you choose to spend these moments teaching your son or daughter to bait a hook, pampering yourself with a spa treatment, enjoying an unforgettable round of golf, or sailing in the summer breeze, these are the kinds of moments that create memories that will be cherished for generations to come - http://gozzerranchclub.com