Jobs in Mt Pocono, PA

Join the Kalahari Experience

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, our Promise is simple: Lead with Love. We care deeply for our guests, associates, and communities—treating people like family and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.

Now Hiring: Main Kitchen/Commissary Chef

In this role, you will oversee all main kitchen food production, including recipe management, ordering food and supplies, and fulfilling requisitions for all outlets and the associate dining room. This role ensures proper sanitation, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and compliance with HACCP and food safety standards. The position may assist with banquet or bakery operations as needed.

This high-volume position supports associate dining, pastry, multiple outlets, grab-and-go, special events, and banquets. This is a high-paced environment, and this role has evolved over time. We’re excited to add you to this growing team!

Weekends, evenings, and holiday availability are a must.

What You’ll Do:

• Kitchen Management – overseeing day-to-day operations, including food preparation, cooking, and quality control, ensuring efficiency and consistency.
• Cost Management and Inventory control- monitoring labor, inventory, and managing supplies to ensure the kitchen is well stocked and minimizing waste.
• Maintaining high standards and sanitation practices – continuously working to improve the kitchen’s efficiency, workflow, and overall quality of food and service.

What We’re Looking For:

• We require a background of five years' progressive culinary experience and three years of culinary management experience.
• Prior experience in a high-volume, multi-outlet culinary environment.
• Basic knowledge of P&L, labor control, & food cost/recipe costing.
• Culinary expertise, attention to detail, and strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility by stepping in where they are needed to provide hands-on support to teams, maintain service excellence, and ensure seamless execution during high-volume and peak periods.
• A culinary degree is preferred but not required.
• A leadership style rooted in collaboration, respect, and service to others

Why Kalahari?

• Career growth with promotion from within
• Comprehensive benefits (401k, health, vision, dental)
• Discounts, perks, and education assistance

Be part of something extraordinary. Apply today and help us Lead with Love.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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