Line cook
Dishwasher

There is currently one apprenticeship position open (see below).

  

Banquets 

Servers, Bartender

  

 Spa  

Chef’s Apprentice
“There is no substitute for hands on experience.”

Sun Mountain Lodge participates in a culinary education program, a Washington Department of Labor and Industry and American Culinary Federation sanctioned program.
This apprenticeship program offers:

• A 3 year work-as-you-learn opportunity
• The chance to earn your “Certified Culinarian” Certification (CC)
• Certified recognition by WA dept of Labor, US Dept of Labor and the American Culinary Federation
• Receive mentoring from an ACF-certified Executive Chef (CEC)
• Participate in an “earn while you learn” approach
• Develop real-world skills based on job experience
• Pursue career paths that provide long-term financial security
• Develop documented culinary skills that are transferable
• Possible housing available for a single person

 

Interested students should:

• Have a passion for food and cooking
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 17 years of age
• Be willing to spend 3 years working and training rigorously
• Be willing to spend time on class room and computer studies
• Spend time on field trips, food shows and competitions
• Be willing to live in a rural area
• Enjoy working in a AAA 4-Diamond Resort and Restaurant
• 3-5 years kitchen experience required

 

When a position is available, applicants should:

• Fill out an application (available on line to print, complete, and mail)
• Write a 300 word essay on why they want to be a chef
• Include a copy of your high school diploma or equivalent
• Send the application, essay, a resume and a $20 non refundable application fee to: Sun Mountain Lodge, PO Box 1000, Winthrop, WA 98862.
• Cost for materials totals $5,000 over the three-year program.  Some scholarship money may be available.

For more employment information, please contact our Human Resources Office.
(509) 996-4720
(509) 996-4788 fax
Tuesday-Friday, between 10 AM and 3 PM
for more information or email here.