Line Cook
General information
Job duties
- Prepare menu items from scratch ingredients with the kitchen team, ensuring successful and timely execution of the menu.
- Maintain an understanding of all menu items and ingredients and assist guests with any dietary or preparation questions and suggestions.
- Develop prep and order specifications derived from multiple recipes at an assigned kitchen station.
- Maintain inventory levels and ensure that the kitchen is properly stocked.
- Follow safety and cleanliness standards and protocols for all assigned kitchen stations.
- Participate in cleaning and sanitizing all areas of the kitchen.
- Jump in whenever needed to help the team with standard kitchen duties.
- Have a working knowledge of how to operate and deep clean all kitchen equipment.
- Support catering efforts for special events and group meetings.
- Perform other duties or special projects as assigned by the Head Chef.
Housing
Details
Trade Your Textbooks for Trail Maps & a Chef’s Knife
Imagine finishing your shift, stepping outside, and seeing snow-capped peaks glowing pink in the late evening light. That’s an ordinary Tuesday at LOGE Glacier in Essex, Montana – an adventure-inspired lodge tucked between the Flathead National Forest and the legendary Glacier National Park. We’re looking for energetic Work & Travel USA students to join our kitchen crew as Line Cooks from summer through fall.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Line Cook, you’re the engine of our kitchen. Your day-to-day will include:
- Preparing and cooking menu items to order – grill, sauté, fry and plating stations
- Prepping ingredients: chopping, portioning, marinating and stocking your station
- Following recipes and presentation standards so every plate leaves the pass looking great
- Keeping your station clean, organized and compliant with health and food safety rules
- Receiving deliveries, rotating stock and helping minimize waste
- Communicating clearly with servers and teammates during busy service
What You Get
Beyond a competitive $20/hour wage, you’ll gain real American work experience in a professional kitchen, daily English practice, an international team of friends, and a summer of stories you’ll be telling for the rest of your life. LOGE is a brand built around outdoor culture – expect a young, laid-back, adventure-loving crew.
Who We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 on the Work & Travel USA program
- Conversational English and good communication skills
- Some kitchen or food-prep experience is a big plus (home cooking counts – tell us about it!)
- Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 15–20 kg and work in a hot, fast-paced environment
- Reliable, punctual, hygienic and a genuine team player
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Comfortable living in a remote, small mountain town
Ready to cook with a mountain view? Apply now and secure your spot at LOGE Glacier for the summer season – placements in Montana fill up fast!
Why choose LOGE Glacier
Why Essex, Montana Is a Dream Placement
Essex is a tiny mountain community sitting right on the southern edge of Glacier National Park – one of America’s most spectacular national parks. On your days off you can:
- Hike the world-famous Going-to-the-Sun Road and alpine trails
- Spot bears, mountain goats, elk and bald eagles in the wild
- Kayak, raft or fish the crystal-clear Middle Fork of the Flathead River
- Camp under some of the darkest, most star-filled skies in the USA
- Take weekend trips to Whitefish, Kalispell and even Yellowstone
About Montana
Montana is big-sky country - Yellowstone, Glacier National Park and endless mountains. Most students work in park lodges, resorts and gateway towns, surrounded by some of America's most dramatic nature.
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