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Culinary Preparation

Motive Companies

Job Location:

South Lake Tahoe, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 18

Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Details:

Culinary Preparation

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen being part of a high-energy team and creating great food for everything from busy daily service to large events

Would you like to take your culinary experience somewhere that puts you right in the center of the heartbeat of Lake Tahoe

With what is shaping up to be an epic snow year in Tahoe this is your opportunity to work where other people come to vacation surrounded by world-class skiing and snowboarding incredible mountain views the lake and the nonstop energy of one of the Wests most iconic destinations.

Whether youre an experienced Line Cook Banquet Cook Prep Cook or someone with solid kitchen experience who wants to learn and grow we have multiple opportunities available.

Dont have experience with every type of food preparation Thats okay. Were willing to train the right people!

Does this sound like you

If so click Apply Now!

Get a taste of whats waiting:

Compensation: $18/hr DOE
Multiple culinary openings available for different levels of kitchen experience
Training available for the right candidates
Work in one of the most exciting year-round destinations in the West
Fast-paced team-oriented culinary environment
Opportunity to build experience across restaurant and banquet operations
Work minutes from skiing snowboarding hiking the lake and everything Tahoe has to offer

Step into your new role:

Depending on your experience and position you may:

Prepare and cook a variety of menu items according to recipes and quality standards
Support both daily restaurant service and high-volume banquet and event operations
Prepare food for events ranging from smaller gatherings to large-volume functions
Work grills fryers steamers ovens and other commercial kitchen equipment
Prepare sauces soups sides and specialty menu items
Set up organize and stock your workstation before and during service
Maintain consistency in taste quality portioning and presentation
Assist with daily specials and seasonal menu offerings
Receive properly store and rotate ingredients using FIFO procedures
Monitor proper food temperatures and sanitation standards
Communicate allergies modifications and special guest requests
Keep preparation areas equipment and workstations clean and organized
Jump in and support the culinary team during busy services special events weekends and peak Tahoe periods

Details:

Bring these ingredients:

Previous restaurant banquet kitchen or food preparation experience preferred
Line Cook Prep Cook Banquet Cook or similar culinary experience is a plus
Ability to keep up in a fast-paced high-volume environment
Strong attention to food quality consistency and presentation
Understanding of food safety sanitation and proper food handling
Comfortable safely using knives and commercial kitchen equipment
Strong teamwork and communication skills and Reliable and willing to jump in wherever needed
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
Availability to work evenings weekends holidays and peak business periods
Food Handlers Card or Food Safety Certification preferred

What you need to do now:

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