Advanced Cook

Vail Resorts; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Availability

Golf rounds discounts

Meal discounts on shift

Retail discounts

Park activities & living near park

Job summary

Grand Teton Lodge Company is seeking a cook for a Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 role. You will prepare and serve menu items and ensure cleanliness of assigned stations while adhering to federal health standards.

Responsibilities include roasting, broiling, braising, frying and sautéing entrees, preparing vegetables and garnishes, making sauces, soups and stocks, and serving hot appetizers for dining rooms and banquets. Housing is available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to roast, broil, braise, fry and sauté entrees.
• Prepare vegetables and garnishes and make sauces.
• Prepare soups and stocks and menus for dining rooms and banquets.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changes, under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve menu items and maintain cleanliness of assigned stations.
• Keep the kitchen clean, neat and organized according to health standards.
• Roast, broil, braise, fry and sauté entrees.
• Prepare vegetables and garnishes and make sauces, soups and stocks.
• Prepare and serving hot appetizers for dining rooms and banquets.
• Perform tasks as assigned by supervisor and adapt as needed.
• Demonstrate leadership with staff; 5 years supervisory experience preferred.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Kitchen prep

Food safety

Team supervision

Education

Food safety certificate

Job description

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, 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.

Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts.

Other Employee Benefits

• Paid SICK time
• Paid PTO after 500 hrs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary

You are expected to adhere to the company’s mission, vision and value statements. Be knowledgeable of the company’s management systems, policies and initiatives for Hospitality, Environmental, and Health and Safety. You have specific responsibilities within these areas and are expected to understand them. Responsible for preparing and serving of menu items and for cleanliness of assigned stations.

Ensure the kitchen is kept in a clean, neat and organized condition according to federal health standards.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $28.00/hr

• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

• Shift Type: Full Time hours available

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Requirements

• Roasting, broiling, braising, frying and sauté' of entrees.
• Preparing vegetables and garnishes.
• Making sauces.
• Making soups, stocks.
• Preparing menu items for dining rooms and banquets.
• Preparing and serving hot appetizers.
• Performing job-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor
• Must be flexible and adapt to changes, other duties as assigned.
• 5 years’ experience in managing staff at supervisory level is needed.
• The following describes the general qualifications normally associated with performing the essential functions of this position. In compliance with federal, state or local law, the company will consider varying or modifying these standards to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity or to otherwise comply with law.
• Basic reading, writing, math skills
• Must be a self-starter, fast, and even-tempered.
• Familiar with high quality and fast production service.
• Able to work under high pressure.
• Food safety certificate

What's in it for you?

• Affordable Housing / RV Sites Available (for limited FT roles)
• Complimentary and discounted Golf rounds
• 50% discount on shift meals
• 40% retail discount plus online ProDeals
• FREE Participation in Grand Teton National Park guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatest perk ever - living by one of the most picturesque national parks!

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.