Line Cook - Winter 26.27

Snowshoe Mountain; Snowshoe (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits - Minimal Essentials

Free skiing and snowboarding at Altera

401k plan

Discounted lift tickets

Restaurant discounts

Employee discounts on merch

Pro deals from top brands

Job summary

Snowshoe Mountain is hiring seasonal line cooks for the winter season at Snowshoe, WV. Start dates span late November to early December with on-site housing available. Wage ranges from $15 to $18 per hour, and schedules may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as operations peak.

Join a diverse kitchen team across multiple dining outlets, stocking, prepping and cooking to standard recipes. Benefits include medical coverage, 401k, employee discounts, and ski passes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary degree preferred for Line Cook III.
• 0–3 years of culinary experience may apply to Line Cook I/II; 3+ years for Line Cook III.

Responsibilities

• Stock inventory and set up kitchen stations with supplies.
• Pre-preparing food for service (chopping, cutting, mixing, sauces).
• Cook menu items in collaboration with the kitchen team.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstation and kitchen.
• Ensure high-quality and timely dish delivery.
• Follow nutrition and sanitation requirements.
• Prepare and plate items per recipes and production sheets.
• Prepare ingredients per posted instructions and production sheets.
• Other tasks as assigned by Executive/Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Basic communication skills

Culinary prep

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree (Line Cook III)

Job description

Seasonal

Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!

• Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.
• Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209
• Pay: $15 - $18 starting wage!
• Start Date: The end of November and beginning of December with positions available throughout the season.
• Seasonal: Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year.
• Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Employee Perks

• Medical Benefits - Minimal Essentials Coverage available
• Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!
• 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18
• Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers
• 50% off Snowshoe Quick Service Restaurants and 30% off Snowshoe Full Service Restaurants (excludes alcohol)
• 40% off Retail Merchandise and 45% off Mountain Essentials (excludes hard goods, 2 hard good sales for employees throughout winter)
• Pro Deals from some of the industry's top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!

Why Work with Us?

• Whether you're passionate about cooking or looking to elevate your skills, we have opportunities for Line Cooks of all experience levels. With a diverse range of dining outlets-from high-volume, fast-paced spots to upscale, full-service restaurants-we have the perfect environment to match your interests and skills.
• Adventure Awaits: Explore the stunning Snowshoe Mountain and enjoy all the outdoor activities it has to offer while you work.
• Make Connections: Meet guests and employees from across the country and around the world and provide them with exceptional hospitality that makes Snowshoe their home away from home.

Job Responsibilities

• Stock inventory and set up kitchen stations will all necessary supplies
• Pre-preparing food for service (i.e., chopping, cutting, mixing, or prepping sauces)
• Cook menu items in collaboration with the rest of the kitchen team
• Ensure workstation and kitchen are kept clean
• Ensure menu items come out equally in high quality and timely fashion
• Practice nutrition and sanitation requirements by proper food handling and storage
• Precisely and consistently deliver on guest food orders by following recipes and instructions
• Prepare plate menu items, as ordered, per specifications on hot food production line with strict attention to detail, speed, and accuracy
• Safely prepare food by using knives, ovens, grills, warming trays and other restaurant cooking instruments
• Prepare and stock ingredients for other meals, set up as per posted instructions, prepare recipe per standardized recipes and production sheets
• Other tasks as assigned by Executive/Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Culinary degree for Line Cook III

Preferred Experience

• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• 0-3 years of culinary experience (required experience depends on placement into Line Cook I or II)
• 3+ years of resort culinary experience for Line Cook III

All Information above is subject to change at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.