Cook: Advanced

Boreal Ridge Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass for employees/dependents

Discount programs on food & beverage,

Retail/rental discounts

Job summary

Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado is seeking a Cook: Advanced to run a high‑volume, high‑quality kitchen. You will prepare a variety of dishes, maintain standards, and lead fellow cooks in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes creativity, attention to detail, and teamwork, with compensation around a market rate plus seasonal benefits. This is a seasonal position at Copper Mountain Resort.

Qualifications

• Experience in high‑volume kitchen environments.
• Ability to lead and train junior cooks.
• Commitment to recipe standards and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain assigned station in a clean, organized manner.
• Follow prep sheets and recipes accurately.
• Prepare soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts per standards.
• Monitor quality, minimize waste, and ensure safety.
• Assist in training kitchen staff and coordinating with team.

Skills

Advanced cooking techniques

Team leadership

Creativity

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Job description

Copper Mountain Resort

Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.

Job Title

Cook: Advanced

Job Status

Year Round 10 Months

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $20.70+, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
• Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

Job Summary

The Cook: Advanced is responsible for preparing high‑quality meals while maintaining consistency and adherence to established culinary standards. This role performs efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment, demonstrating advanced cooking techniques and supporting the training and development of fellow cooks. The Advanced Cook must exhibit creativity, strong attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure while leading by example. The ideal candidate brings a passion for food, a solid understanding of kitchen operations, and a positive, team‑oriented approach to daily production. Cooks: Advanced who will be responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food items in a restaurant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains assigned station efficiently, cleanly, and in an organized manner.
• Follows prep sheets accurately and works with a sense of urgency.
• Prepares food according to established recipes, specifications, and standards.
• Reads, understands, and consistently follows recipes and departmental standards.
• Takes ownership of products used within the outlet and manages them to ensure quality control and minimal waste.
• Supervises and guides lower-level cooks regarding proper food handling, product rotation, safety, sanitation, and overall organization of food production areas.
• Manages production on assigned station and coordinates effectively with lower-level cooks on their stations, demonstrating strong kitchen awareness.
• Communicates anticipated issues or challenges to higher-level cooks and/or management in a timely manner.
• Assists in the direction, training, and supervision of kitchen staff as needed.
• Ensures adherence to all established kitchen policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assists with food ordering and inventory management when required.
• Completes all reasonable tasks assigned by a supervisor.
• Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation with service staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Advanced Cooks are responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other menu items in accordance with restaurant standards.
• Must be flexible to work in various restaurant outlets as needed.

Other Duties as Assigned

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others. Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper "culture" with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest's expectations and create memories for our guests and staff. This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Must be able to supervise lower rated cooks from time to time in the absence of a kitchen foreman
• May be asked to supervise the opening or closing of the restaurant to include: Utilizing opening and closing duty checklists are followed by other kitchen staff
• Preparing any orders as directed by the Chef or Foreman
• Ensuring all culinary staff is checked out prior to their shift departure

Personal Attributes

• Is honest and has the highest integrity
• Is able to handle and manage confidential information
• Professional appearance.Adheres to all grooming guidelines
• Follows established policies and procedures
• Is supportive of Core Values
• Sets the example for others and is above reproach
• Is organized in tasks.Sees projects through to the finish.Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.
• Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment
• Is flexible with hours and days of work
• Is able to work any hours of the day, any days