Intermediate Cook

Vail Resorts; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 2,548,560; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE dormitory housing

FREE national park pass

20% grocery and restaurant discounts

$112/week meal plan

Job summary

A leading outdoor hospitality company in Wyoming seeks a Seasonal Kitchen Cook for Summer 2026. This full-time position starts at $18.50/hr plus tips. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess six months of cooking experience. Enjoy benefits like free dormitory housing, a national park pass, and various employee discounts. The role involves cooking in a high-volume environment and maintaining kitchen standards, all in a beautiful mountainous setting.

Qualifications

• 6 Months of cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Cook menu items in large quantities to standards using various cooking techniques.
• Taste all food on the line to ensure it meets specifications.
• Comply with all applicable Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) standards.

Skills

High volume cooking

Egg cookery

Job description

Overview

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Come work and play in the mountains! Whetherit'syour 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 aseason orstay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, FREE Employee housing, an easy and affordable meal plan, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Other Employee Benefits

Paid SICK time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional development

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 you are expected to understand them. Responsible for overall successful operation of the assigned kitchen environment.

Job Specifications

Starting Wage:$18.50/hr + tips

Employment Type:Summer Seasonal 2026

Shift Type:Full Timehours available

Minimum Age:At least 18 years of age

Housing Availability:Yes

Job Responsibilities

• Cook menu items in large quantities to standards using various cooking techniques
• Taste all food on the line to make sure it meets specifications
• Pick up storeroom requisitions as required
• Perform station check to ensure all food stations are set up for service
• Stock kitchen workstations as needed
• Perform daily back of house tasks including opening and closing duties; keeping sanitation levels to company standards; and ensuring proper disposal of cooking oil at end of workday
• Comply with all applicable Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) standards
• Other duties as assigned by your supervise or Senior Management

Job Requirements

• 6 Months cooking experience.

Preferred Skills

• High volume cooking
• Egg cookery a plus

What's In It For You?

FREE Dormitory Housing (including linens and all utilities) or Full Hook-Up RV Sites

FREEWi-Fi

FREE National Park Pass to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park

FREE Participation in guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatestperkever – living in one of the most picturesque national parks!

FREE Recreation Program and complimentary use of Rec Halls, Employee Gyms (Climbing Wall at JLL)and watersports equipment.

20% grocery and restaurant discounts

$112/week Meal Plan covers 3 meals/day in the employee cafeteria(mandatory for dorm residents, optional for RVers, FREE forSalary roles)

We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as FREE dormitory housing.

In completing this application, and whensubmittingrelated documentation, applicants may redact information thatidentifiestheir 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.