The posting
Description:
We're hiring Kitchen Chefs for our South Lake Tahoe location. We have two part-time positions available:
Weekday Chef — Cover one daily meal service shift, Monday through Friday. Weekend Chef — Cover brunch and dinner service on Saturdays and Sundays (And extra hours weekly if available).
Both roles are hands-on cooking positions in a school kitchen serving healthy, nutritious meals to student athletes. You'll prep, cook, plate, and maintain the kitchen during your shifts. This is real cooking with real purpose — every meal you make directly fuels young athletes' performance.
Pay is $23-$28/hr based on experience.
If you're a solid cook looking for consistent part-time hours in one of the most beautiful places in California — we'd love to hear from you.
--- Responsibilities: - Prep and cook meals for your assigned shifts following established menus and recipes - Execute service — plating, timing, and quality control throughout the meal - Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization during and after your shift - Follow all food safety protocols — proper temperatures, sanitation, labeling, and FIFO rotation - Communicate with the Food and Beverage director on prep lists, inventory needs, and any issues - Receive and properly store deliveries as needed - Support brunch service on weekends including egg cookery, breakfast proteins, and brunch specials (weekend position) - Adapt meals for dietary restrictions and athlete nutrition requirements - Keep equipment clean and report any maintenance needs
--- Requirements: - Minimum 1-2 years of professional cooking experience - Strong knife skills and knowledge of cooking techniques - Current Food Handler's Certificate (or ability to obtain within 30 days) - Ability to follow recipes accurately and cook consistently at volume - Reliable and punctual — your shift depends on you showing up ready - Strong attention to detail and cleanliness - Good communication skills - Reliable transportation to South Lake Tahoe
Preferred Skills: - Experience with institutional, school, or athletic dining - Familiarity with batch cooking and high-volume meal prep - Comfort with egg cookery and brunch-style service (weekend position) - Knowledge of sports nutrition or macro-balanced meal preparation - Experience with various cuisines and cooking methods
--- Benefits: - $23-$28/hr based on experience - Consistent weekly hours — weekday or weekend schedule - Work in beautiful South Lake Tahoe — skiing, hiking, and the lake right outside your door - Cook healthy food that directly impacts student athletes' performance - Meals provided during shifts - Opportunity for additional hours as operations grow



