Line Cook (Winter 2026/2027)

Granby Ranch; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass and free skiing at Granby/

On-site employee housing available

Health benefits for year-round staff

Paid sick time

Job summary

Granby Ranch is seeking a Line Cook to prepare, cook, and present high-quality food across its establishments in Granby, Colorado. The role is full-time seasonal from mid-November to April, with a pay range of $18.00–$22.00 per hour.

The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced mountain environment, maintain sanitation, health code compliance, and exceptional guest service while supporting other departments during high-volume days.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' kitchen experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess or be able to complete ServSafe certification.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and plate food and meals.
• Maintain an organized, clean workspace and sanitize per policy.
• Maintain proper inventory preparation and presentation of food.
• Ensure inventory is secured, stocked and handled properly.
• Maintain a clean and orderly restaurant and service area.
• Ensure quality and portion control of all menu items.
• Provide food to guests in a timely, professional manner.
• Comply with Colorado State Health Codes and safety requirements.

Skills

Food knowledge

Knife skills

Culinary techniques

Food handling & sanitation

Customer service

Under pressure

Problem solving

Communication

Team work

Education

ServSafe certification

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Description

LINE COOK

Reports To: Executive Sous Chef/Executive Chef
Department: Food and Beverage Services
Status: Full-Time Seasonal (mid-November - April)

Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

The line cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality food with precision and speed in all Granby Ranch establishments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain an organized, clean, efficient workspace and maintain sanitization throughout the day in accordance with company policy and protocol.
• Prepare, cook and plate food and meals.
• Maintain professional and accurate preparation and presentation of all food inventories.
• Ensure inventory is secure, appropriately stocked, and handled property.
• Observe proper cleaning procedures and maintain an impeccably clean and orderly restaurant.
• Maintain a clean and orderly service, cooking and storage area.
• Maintain quality and portion control of all menu items.
• Provide food to guests in a timely, professional and friendly manner.
• Comply with all Colorado State Health Codes.
• Adhere to all safety requirements.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a positive, professional role model, adhering to the company’s hospitality standards.
• Maintain an exceptional level of guest service in all interaction with guests, fellow employees, and management.
• Assist and support other departments for races, events and operations on high volume days.
• Maintain accurate accounting and stocking of food inventories.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly resort area by constantly picking up and disposing of debris and trash.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of food recipes including portion controls.
• Some knife skills, and knowledge of basic cuts.
• Knowledge of basic culinary techniques including stocks and soups, meat and seafood processing, baking and desserts, vinaigrettes and emulsions.
• Knowledge of all proper food handling procedures, including proper labeling, rotation and storage of all food, sanitation, heating and cooling of sauces, soups and stocks.
• Exceptional customer service and communications skills and maintains a friendly, professional and helpful attitude to all guests and fellow employees.
• Ability to work well under pressure and high stress situations.
• Ability to solve problems and conflict in a friendly, professional and helpful manner.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a kitchen is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess or be able to complete ServSafe certification.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Primarily indoor work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• Some outdoor work to service the patio with outdoor grill in a mountain environment with variable weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs.
• Dexterity for utilizing kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be on feet for entire shift.
• Verbal and auditory abilities necessary for communication with others.
• Skiing, walking, kneeling, squatting, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, lifting, sitting, standing.
• Weekend, evening and holiday work is required.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Granby Ranch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

All employees earn paid sick time and qualify for a free Granby Ranch season pass, free skiing and riding at 15 other Colorado resorts, and discounts on in-house food & beverage, rentals, lessons, and retail. Positions classified as year-round/full-time qualify for health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability), retirement benefits and two-weeks paid time off per year.

Granby Ranch is located in Granby, Colorado (90 miles northwest of Denver) and all jobs are performed on site. Employee housing is available for full-time seasonal and year-round employees.

A criminal background check will be conducted after an employment offer is accepted and must be successfully completed prior to starting work. The background check will be completed in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.