Lead Line Cook — Mountain Resort (Winter Seasonal)

Vail Resorts, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ski passes

Family lift tickets

Free ski lessons

Lodging discounts

401(k) plan

Employee assistance

Training & development

Referral program

Housing available

Job summary

Vail Resorts, Inc. is hiring for winter 2026/27 across several culinary roles, including Lead Back of House, cooks, and more. The positions offer a starting wage of $22.00 per hour with opportunities for growth during a high-volume season in our mountain operations.

We emphasize teamwork, safety, and guest service in a fast-paced kitchen. Eligible staff enjoy employee passes, free ski lessons, lodging discounts, and a range of retirement and development benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume restaurant environment preferred.
• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift 50+ lbs.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation.
• Must be able to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Work as a high-performing line cook during busy, high-volume services.
• Support the GM and Culinary AGM team with the daily operation of the kitchen.
• Assist with opening, closing, and daily kitchen organization.
• Help ensure all stations are properly stocked, organized, and prepared for service.
• Execute menu items quickly and consistently according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency while preserving food quality and attention to detail.
• Assist with line checks and communicate any product, quality, or preparation concerns to culinary leadership.
• Provide direction and support to cooks when needed.
• Help train new and seasonal culinary employees.
• Lead by example by demonstrating strong work habits, professionalism, organization, and teamwork.
• Maintain proper portion control, recipe consistency, and plate presentation.
• Communicate effectively with culinary leadership and front-of-house team members during service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation throughout the shift.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and ServSafe standards.
• Assist with receiving, proper product rotation, labeling, storage, and inventory organization.
• Identify operational issues and communicate them quickly to culinary leadership.
• Assist the leadership with additional operational responsibilities as assigned

Skills

High-volume pace

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Work under pressure

Food safety knowledge

English communication

Stand/walk long periods

Physical strength

ServSafe certified

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vail Resorts, Inc. is hiring for winter 2026/27 across several culinary roles, including Lead Back of House, cooks, and more. The positions offer a starting wage of $22.00 per hour with opportunities for growth during a high-volume season in our mountain operations.

We emphasize teamwork, safety, and guest service in a fast-paced kitchen. Eligible staff enjoy employee passes, free ski lessons, lodging discounts, and a range of retirement and development benefits.