Line Cook, Nova Guides

Delaware North; Red Cliff (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental bonding leave

Tuition reimbursement

Weekly pay

Free activity rentals

Vail pass recreation pass

Free shift meal

Employee discounts

Family discounts on Explorer Cabins

Monthly team events

Supplies reimbursement

Internal mobility

Job summary

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is seeking a seasonal part-time Cook at Nova Guides in Red Cliff, Colorado. Join a culinary team that values teamwork and quality, with an emphasis on safe food handling and efficient service.

The role offers hourly pay of $22.00 to $25.00, along with benefits like health and retirement options for eligible staff. Shift details include M-F, 8-hour shifts, on-call and weekends, with opportunities to grow within the nationwide Delaware North network.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read and understand recipes and abbreviations.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Team player who follows procedures and directions.
• Basic math skills for measuring ingredients.
• No experience or diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages following recipes and sanitation guidelines.
• Set up, operate, and clean kitchen equipment; keep area stocked.
• Work cooperatively with team and management.
• Follow opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Reading recipes

Attention to detail

Team player

Basic math

Food safety basics

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for a seasonal part-time Cook to join our team at Nova Guides in Red Cliff, Colorado. Are you ready to showcase your culinary skills and take your career to the next level? Join our talented culinary team, where innovation and teamwork are valued and celebrated.

Please note that there is no team member housing available at this location.

Pay

$22.00 - $25.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What we offer

Join our tight-knit team working together in the beautiful setting of Camp Hale, Colorado. With easy access to world-class skiing and snowboarding at Vail and Beaver Creek resorts, plus plenty of summer outdoor activities like hiking and fly fishing, there's lots to keep you busy before, during, and after work!

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*
• 401 (k) with company match*
• Paid vacation days and holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave*
• Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
• Weekly pay
• Free activity rentals year-round
• Free Vail pass recreation area season pass
• Free shift meal with full-day guided tour
• Employee discounts, including 50% off on-site restaurant, 20% off gift shop, and grocery purchases
• Friends and family discounts on Explorer Cabins
• Monthly team member appreciation events
• Reimbursement of guide pack supplies
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth, including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

*Available for full-time, year-round team members

What will you do?

• Follow supervisor's assignments for food production and prepare food and beverage products for guests by following recipe guidelines, using proper preparation techniques, and sanitation guidelines
• Set up, operate and clean kitchen equipment, according to correct procedures as well as keeping workstations clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
• Work cooperatively with team members and management
• Follow supervisor's assignments for opening and closing procedures

More about you

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team player, following procedures and taking directions
• Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements
• No experience or diploma required

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs or more
• Ability to stand for long periods while also bending, lifting, and reaching
• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders
• Exposed to variable temperatures

Shift details

M-F
Days
On call
Weekends
8hr shift

Who we are

Delaware North operates Nova Guides and Camp Hale Weddings located in the Vail, Colorado area. The property features a main lodge with a restaurant and retail shop. Nova Guides provides ATV/UTV guided tours and rentals, winter snowmobile and snow coach guided tours and rentals, and private fly fishing and archery instruction. Delaware North Team Members receive 50% off on meals on workdays, and 20% off retail shop items. Twice yearly, enjoy Free Family Day, offering free access to Jeeps, Snowmobiles, and Side-by-Sides.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis until the role is filled. There is no fixed deadline to apply.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.