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Posted: Apr 24, 2026

Cook II - Chef De Partie - Work In This Forbes Recommended Steakhouse!

Shore Lodge

McCall, Idaho

Wages/Pay
$18.00 - $20.00 / hour
Experience Level
Previous experience required
Job Start Date
May 06, 2026


Summary:

For unrivaled fare in an unforgettable setting, The Narrows is your fine dining destination. Fully rooted in an authentic Idaho setting, the intimate steakhouse offers panoramic lake views from every table designed to give every guest a warm and inviting place to enjoy dinner. Our signature focus is to distinctively serve the finest food and drink in one of the most stunning environments in the country. If this is the kind of environment that speaks to you and you delight in presenting a vision of culinary delights to your guests, if you are the director of the kitchen and work to ensure smooth workflow, are an excellent communicator who understands the fast-paced environment of a fine dining establishment, then this is the job for you.


 

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

  • Coordinate and organize people and processes manipulating the production, accuracy, temperature and timing of the food presented to our guests.  

  • Assist in the final presentation of plating to the customer.

  • Eliminate obstacles in the service, food preparation process.

  • Set up the front line with the equipment, plate ware, and small wares needed to effectively serve all food products.

  • Keeps station restocked throughout the shift.

  • Cleans trays & tray stands to be ready for service.

  • Read order tickets as they arrive and place onto ticket minder.

  • Track cooking times on all orders, check finished product for proper degree of doneness, appearance, and plate presentation.

  • Assists the server as needed to optimize the guest’s dining experience.

  • Accomplishes all job duties while adhering to all safety guidelines and practices throughout the shift.

  • Report any unsafe condition, unsafe act, accidents and/or injuries to the chef or other manager on duty.

  • Correctly completes closing duties at the end of each shift.

  • Complete all side work in the front and/or back of the house as assigned and scheduled by the members of the management team.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:          

  • Front and back of the house experience

  • An enthusiasm for the culinary world

  • Ability to communicate effectively with and receive information from guests and team members

  • Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high degree of organization and remaining detail oriented

  • Actively practice excellent customer service skills

  • Able to count and read and write utilizing the English language

  • An understanding of health and safety rules in a culinary and restaurant environment

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Shore Lodge

Shore Lodge, Whitetail Club, and The Cove come together to offer you year-round professional hospitality opportunities in a Four-Diamond resort located on the sandy shores of Payette Lake. 12th Best Hotel in the U.S. - TripAdvisor, 2016. “The Most Beautiful Hotel in Every State in America”. - Architectural Digest, 2018. 3rd Best Resort in the West - Condé Nast, 2016

Location
Idaho
Season
Year Round
Staff size
350
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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