Prep Cook

Whistler Blackcomb; Whistler; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes for employees

Employee discounts on lodging, food, &

40% retail discounts

Epic Service training

Wellness benefits

Referral program

Health insurance after 500 hours (full

Job summary

Whistler Blackcomb in Whistler, BC, Canada, is seeking a Prep Cook to learn the culinary side of a food and beverage operation and help deliver an Experience of a Lifetime for guests and coworkers. You’ll join a dynamic team in the world’s premier mountain resorts, developing new skills from day one.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join for a season or build a career. Expect competitive pay, free Epic passes, free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, and wellness

Qualifications

• No formal experience required; training provided.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Make connections with guests and co-workers.
• Share our passion for the mountains during service.
• Follow leadership guidelines during daily pre-shift meetings.
• Prepare a range of food items in a teamwork-oriented environment.
• Maintain clean and tidy workstations throughout and at day's end.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it is your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

Rockies

• Vail
• Beaver Creek
• Breckenridge
• Park City
• Keystone
• Crested Butte
• Grand Teton Lodge Company
• Vail Resorts Headquarters

West

• Heavenly
• Northstar
• Kirkwood
• Stevens Pass

Northeast

• Stowe
• Okemo
• Mount Snow
• Hunter
• Attitash
• Wildcat
• Mount Sunapee
• Crotched

Mid-Atlantic

• Liberty
• Roundtop
• Whitetail
• Jack Frost Big Boulder

Midwest

• Wilmot
• Afton Alps
• Mt Brighton
• Alpine Valley
• Boston Mills & Brandywine
• Mad River Mountain
• Hidden Valley
• Snow Creek
• Paoli Peaks

Canada

• Whistler Blackcomb

Australia

• Perisher
• Falls Creek
• Hotham

Prep Cook

Date: Sep 2, 2026

Location: Whistler, BC, Canada

Company: Whistler Blackcomb

Shift Type: Year Round (10-month)

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it is your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Full Time Roles Are Eligible For The Above, Plus

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary

Are you seeking fun and adventurous employment opportunities in the world’s best Mountain Resorts? If you would like to learn the culinary side of a food and beverage operation, this is the job for you. By joining the Food & Beverage team, you will develop new and varied skills in a dynamic work environment. Regardless of your specific job, you will help deliver an Experience of a Lifetime for our guests and fellow employees by living our core values; Serve Others, Do Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe and Have Fun!

Job Specifications

• Expected Pay Range: $20.00 / hour
• Shift type: Full Time and Part Time, weekends and holidays
• Skill Level: Entry

Job Responsibilities

• Make connections with guests and co-workers
• Share our passion for the mountains during service
• Follow the leaderships guidelines as outlined during the daily pre-shift meeting
• Prepare a range of food items in a fun teamwork oriented environment
• Maintain clean and tidy workstations throughout and at the end of the work day
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• We will teach you all necessary skills to be able to execute your job safely, no formal experience is needed
• Desire to learn and grow
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to bend, lift and carry objects up to 40lbs

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.