Mountain Resort Kitchen Lead

Vail Resorts; Fairfield (PA); On-site; USD 3,900 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes

Employee discounts

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring winter seasonal cooks in Pennsylvania to support kitchen operations, improve dining quality, and provide excellent guest experiences. Seasonal roles require strong teamwork and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes training, menu knowledge, and maintaining inventory while ensuring food preparation meets quality and sanitation standards. This position offers full-time hours during winter, with housing availability and employee perks

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certification preferred.
• 1–2 years of relevant kitchen experience; supervisory kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety; ServSafe certifications a plus.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.

Responsibilities

• Understand the use and operation of kitchen equipment, tools and accessories for use and to train other kitchen staff.
• Adhere to and enforce applicable standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, and sanitation to ensure a high-quality work environment and guest experience.
• Maintain knowledge of current menu items and their ingredients.
• Prep ingredients and maintain par levels for demand to minimize waste.
• Maintain inventory of ingredients using a first in first out method and monitor food waste for reporting.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

English fluency

Team communication

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Vail Resorts is hiring winter seasonal cooks in Pennsylvania to support kitchen operations, improve dining quality, and provide excellent guest experiences. Seasonal roles require strong teamwork and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes training, menu knowledge, and maintaining inventory while ensuring food preparation meets quality and sanitation standards. This position offers full-time hours during winter, with housing availability and employee perks