Cook - Powder Mountain Resort

Powder Mountain; Eden (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Powder Mountain is seeking a Cook I to fuel guests at our mountain lodges. You will prep ingredients, cook on the line during lunch, and keep the kitchen clean while adhering to safety and sanitation standards.

In this Seasonal FT role, you will work in a fast-paced, high-volume culinary environment, support prep lists, and collaborate with the Mountain Chef and Cook 3 to continually improve operations on the slopes.

Qualifications

• Must work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Utah Food Handlers Permit required.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and be on feet for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food, sauces, and produce for meals.
• Cook on the line during lunch rush.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Assist with stock and prep lists.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Safe food handling

Utah Food Handlers Permit

Reliable transportation

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Fryers

Knives

Blenders

Job description

As a Cook at Powder Mountain, you are the heart of our Food & Beverage operation, responsible for fueling our guests for a long day on the slopes. Operating out of our mountain lodges, you will work in a fast-paced, high-volume culinary environment. Whether you are prepping ingredients, cooking on the line during the lunchtime rush, or maintaining kitchen cleanliness, your focus will be on delivering consistent, high-quality, and delicious food while adhering to strict safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

Job Title: Cook I

Department: Food & Beverage

Status: Seasonal FT

Reporting To: Food & Beverage Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks
• Help fulfill and update stock and prep lists
• Work with Mountain Chef and Cook 3 to continually improve operations
• Prepare food, sauces, and produce for meals.
• Keep kitchen clean, organized, orderly, well stocked.
• Wash dishes.
• Adherence to early morning starts and potential late evenings.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Requirements And/or Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the safe and proper usage and maintenance of commercial Kitchen Equipment, such as: Ovens, Grills, Fryers, Knives, Blenders, etc.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Utah Food Handlers Permit - required
• Cooperative and open minded outlook
• Willing to learn and grow as a team player
• Knife safety and skills
• Kitchen Etiquette
• Reliable means of transportation to commute up and down the mountain to get to work location

Physical Requirements- Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to:

• Continual use of manual dexterity for safe use of knives, slicers, mixers, pots, pans, other sharp objects, electrical shocks, etc.
• Full range of body movements
• Reach, push, pull, lift, and carry objects that may be heavy up to 40+lbs
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and twisting (up to 8+ hours)
• Walk on even/uneven/slippery terrain
• Climb/descend stairs/ladders
• Safely handle hazardous materials
• Maintain clean and professional appearance

Working Environment

• Duties will be performed inside a lodge at 9,000 ft elevation
• Be prepared for outside variable weather conditions
• Uniform will be provided

Company Background

Powder is a year-round resort and real estate development project nestled throughout 12,000 acres in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. We are striving to be the premier place of being and doing, a destination that fuses outdoor recreation with a cultural and hospitality program that connects visitors with a deeper sense of self and purpose. Our core values come to life in a unique and natural setting of unparalleled beauty.

Together we are one team, not an 'us vs. them' mentality. We are focused on being a progressive employer with pay equity, inclusion, while building diverse teams