Oktoberfest Cook - Snowbird - Weekends Only

Ski Utah; Utah; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + tips

Employee discounts on dining, retail,

Fun, team-oriented environment

Be part of a well-known community fest

Tradition and guest experiences

Powder festival culture

Job summary

Snowbird is seeking an Oktoberfest Cook to join the event team at Snowbird Center in Utah. The role runs weekends from August through mid-October, including Labor Day, with shifts roughly 9:00 AM–7:00 PM.

You will prep and serve food and beverages, follow safety standards, and help with setup and teardown to deliver memorable guest experiences. Pay starts at $19.50/hour plus tips; candidates should be 18+, have basic kitchen skills and English communication, and enjoy a fast-paced, high-energy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 4–6 months job related experience preferred with demonstrated competence.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Food handlers Permit – Required by training date.
• Ability to follow directions, communicate in English, and work in a team or alone.
• Interact pleasantly with guests and employees and maintain relationships across departments.
• Basic culinary terms, knife skills, reading/writing/arithmetic knowledge.
• Ability to learn recipes, handle kitchen equipment, and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive guest experience while prepping and serving food & beverages.
• Cashier, stock glasses, bussing tables, take out trash, wash dishes.
• Setup and tear down the event as directed by management.
• Maintain sanitation standards and ensure safety practices in the kitchen.
• Communicate with Chef and Sous Chef; handle guest concerns professionally.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Teamwork

Food handling knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Snowbird is situated in the middle of the Wasatch Mountain Range and is not only home to awe-inspiring views and mighty terrain, it is also home to employees equally as remarkable. Snowbird is continually looking for the best, those who share a passion for these mountains and the outdoors. Snowbird is a unique resort with distinct summer and winter seasons and offers full-time, part-time and seasonal positions.

Title

Oktoberfest Cook

Location

Snowbird Center

Status

Part-time, Seasonal

Schedule

Saturdays and Sundays (as well as Labor Day 9/7) | Approx. 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Pay

$19.50 an hour, plus tips

Snowbird’s Oktoberfest is one of the largest and most anticipated festivals in Utah, welcoming thousands of guests each year. Running from early August through mid-October, this vibrant event brings together live entertainment, authentic cuisine, family‑friendly activities, and, of course, world‑class brews. We are seeking enthusiastic, service-driven individuals to join our Oktoberfest team and help deliver exceptional guest experiences in a dynamic, high‑energy environment.

Job Summary

As an Oktoberfest Cook, under the direction of Oktoberfest Management Team, you will provide a positive experience to Snowbird guests and co‑workers during Oktoberfest. You will prep and serve all food & beverage to guests, exceeding their expectations followed by food & beverage and sanitation standards, cashiering, serving food, stock glasses, bussing tables, take out trash, wash dishes and other duties as needed. In addition, you will setup and tear down the event as directed.

What you’ll do

• Ensures standards of appearance and sanitation are maintained on a daily basis.
• Maintains good safety practices of employees throughout the kitchen.
• Participates in on‑going employee training.
• Obtains assigned station from Chef at the beginning of the shift.
• Prepares mis en place for his/her station and is ready to assist others if needed.
• Completes daily duties before and after the shift.
• Takes fast and appropriate action to solve problems.
• Wash dishes as needed.
• Handles guest concerns in a professional manner.
• Maintains line of communication between Chef, Sous Chef and other kitchen staff.

What you need to get the job done

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 4-6 months job related experience preferred with demonstrated competence.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Food handlers Permit – Required by training date. (August 1st or 2nd)
• Ability to follow directions, must be able to comfortably communicate in English, ability to work in either a team or individually without constant supervision.
• Must have the ability to interact at any time with guests and other employees in a pleasant manner and maintain good working relationships with others and all departments at Snowbird.
• Must demonstrate competency in reading writing and arithmetic and have the basic knowledge of culinary terms and knife skills.
• In addition, must demonstrate the ability to learn recipes, handle all kitchen equipment, and lean basic kitchen techniques.
• Candidate must have the ability to multi-task i.e., prep several items at once while accepting direction from the Chef or Sous Chef.
• Position requires exercise of judgment within policy guidelines, problem solving and initiation of activities written job description and responsibility limitations.
• Also requires understanding of other Snowbird operations.

Work schedule

• Must be available to work every weekend from early August through mid‑October, including Labor Day weekend.
• Events are held rain or shine; shifts may vary slightly within scheduled hours.

Uniform requirements

• Solid black pants (must fit waist, no jeans or baggy pants), comfortable shoes, closed toe and no bright colors, black socks.
• We will provide one uniform shirt, apron, hat and name tag that must be worn everyday once you are clocked in.
• Weather varies greatly from day to day so always be prepared with jacket, hat and gloves.

Working conditions

• Stress associated with high volume sales, heavy crowds, and high noise levels due to live entertainment.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to carry trays and other items needed for service.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must demonstrate ability to bend, kneel, handle, reach, grasp and perform repetitive motions.
• Outside environment in a mountain setting: weather will range from hot and sunny to cold and wet, possibly changing conditions drastically throughout the day.
• Walking through heavy crowds, up and down stairs, up and down hills.

Why work here

• Competitive hourly pay plus tips
• Employee discounts on dining, retail, lodging, and daycare
• Fun, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to be part of a well‑known, high‑energy community event
• Be part of the tradition. Create memorable guest experiences.
• Celebrate Oktoberfest with us!

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. We require all candidates that receive and accept employment offers to complete a background check before being hired and comply with our professional appearance, drug & alcohol, and employee conduct policies.

Snowbird is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Further, we stand for diversity of thought, background, race, sexual orientation, gender and belief. Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, seasonal, multi-seasonal or year-round employment, Snowbird provides a dynamic and friendly environment with many great benefits and perks.

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