Experienced Cook - Housing May Be Available

Vail Resorts; Colorado; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a renowned resort where you can enhance your culinary skills while enjoying the breathtaking mountain scenery. As an experienced cook, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional dining experiences, working closely with chefs to ensure high food quality and safety. This seasonal position offers competitive pay, housing options, and an array of employee perks, including free ski passes and discounts. Embrace the opportunity to grow professionally while making lifelong connections in a vibrant outdoor setting. If you're passionate about cooking and ready for an adventure, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Free Ski Passes

Employee Discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Training

Referral Program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in kitchen operations and maintain food quality.
• Enforce cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary Techniques

Food Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Culinary Degree or Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Preparation Tools

Job description

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Experienced Cook - Housing May Be Available

Date: May 2, 2025

Location:

Keystone, CO, US

Company: Keystone Resort

Shift Type: Summer Seasonal 2025

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s 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 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.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until June 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee 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
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Cooks are no exception to this experience of a lifetime. Cooks are an integral part of the culinary staff responsible for assisting the kitchen alongside the Chef, promoting teamwork among staff, and maintaining food quality and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Job Specifications:

• Housing: May Be Available
• Expected Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.73 / hour

Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time and Part Time

Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Job Responsibilities:

Understand the use and operation of kitchen equipment, tools, and accessories for use and training other kitchen staff.

Adhere to and enforce applicable standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, and sanitation to ensure a high-quality work environment and guest experience.

Maintain knowledge of current menu items and their ingredients.

Prep ingredients and maintain par levels for demand to minimize waste.

Maintain inventory of ingredients using a first in first out method and monitor food waste for reporting.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Culinary degree or certification preferred.

1-2 years of relevant work experience; supervisory kitchen experience preferred.

Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, practices, and food safety; ServSafe certifications a plus.

Ability to stand and walk continuously for extended periods.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work well and communicate with others in a fast-paced environment under pressure.

Must be able to communicate fluently in English.

The expected pay range is$21.00 - $23.73. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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.

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.

Requisition ID 507360
Reference Date:02/25/2025
Job Code Function:Back of House