Line Cook - Seasonal - Housing Available

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Tuition Reimbursement

Beautiful Colorado scenery

Job summary

A hospitality company in Vail, CO is looking for an experienced Line Cook for the winter season. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining quality standards, and operating kitchen equipment. Ideal candidates should have at least six months of kitchen experience and the ability to communicate effectively in English. Flexible shifts and perks offered.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality with a professional appearance.
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate food machinery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards.
• Check pars for shift use and determine preparation needs.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.

Skills

Communication in English

Team player

Food machinery operation

Dexterity

Education

High School

Job description

Overview

$20.00 - $26.00 Per Hour

Why Join Us?

Work your way - Flexible shifts

Perks and Benefits that matter

Teamwork all day, everyday

Tuition Reimbursement

Surrounded by beautiful Colorado scenery and located only minutes away from Vail Mountain, the Highline Vail, a DoubleTree by Hilton, offers a unique and relaxing experience to our guests during their stay and an amazing environment for our associates to work in. We are currently looking for an outgoing, energetic and experienced individual to fill the position of Line Cook for the upcoming 2025 / 2026 winter season.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per Crescent standards, making sure that all perishables are at the proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return not all food items used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per Crescent standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean dish pit, deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer and flat top grill.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work your scheduled shifts.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery. Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule.

Food Handler certification

At least six months of experience in a similar position

*Employer accepts applications on an ongoing basis*

Education and Experience

Education: High School

Experience: 6 years required; six months or more in kitchen experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.