Part-Time Cook, Snow Bowl (2026-2027 Season 004059)

Middlebury Snowbowl; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential 6pm-12am

Shift differential 12am-7am

Flexible hours

Job summary

Middlebury College is seeking part-time Cooks at the Snow Bowl to handle the preparation, cooking, transport and serving of scheduled menu items under supervision and production sheets. They must ensure proper sanitation, safe handling, and quality during service.

Hours are flexible and non-benefited; the role includes shift differentials for evening and overnight hours, incentivizing coverage across dinner and late-night periods.

Responsibilities

• Reviews production sheets and service menus to prepare appropriate food items according to recipes and in adequate volume.
• Prepare proteins, vegetables, fruits, and all other food items for use in recipes to support the daily meal production.
• Before service, checks food for taste, consistency, and presentation and corrects issues or alerts a supervisor.
• Prepare and cook items throughout the shift and at individual cook station according to supervisor’s instructions, service menu and production sheets.
• Work with kitchen personnel to ensure proper quality and quantity of food produced in a timely manner to open on time.
• Set up service lines with food for meals and varies food production to ensure freshness and proper amounts.
• Clean, sweep and mop work areas and equipment to maintain an orderly kitchen.
• Work the POS system as needed and help cover operational needs.
• Ensure the highest standard in sanitary kitchen procedures, food preparation, and storage.

Job description

Seeking part-time Cooks at the Snow Bowl. This position is responsible for the preparation, cooking, transport, and serving of scheduled menu items according to supervisor’s instructions and food production sheets. Cooks will ensure that food is properly and safely prepared, stored, and served while complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards, appropriately using supplies and equipment to minimize loss and waste. This role is ideal for applicants who might be looking for flexible hours and shifts that can be picked up around another job or for additional income!

This is considered a part-time, hourly, non-benefited position. The salary range for the position is $20.52 to $24.27 per hour.

Some of the hours worked could also qualify for hourly shift differential rates

• Hours worked between 6 p.m. and 12 a.m: an additional $1.50/hr
• Hours worked between 12 a.m. and 7 a.m: an additional $3.00/hr

Core Responsibilities:

• Reviews production sheets and service menus to prepare appropriate food items according to recipes and in adequate volume.
• Prepare proteins, vegetables, fruits, and all other food items for use in recipes to support the daily meal production. Before service, checks food for taste, consistency, and presentation and corrects known issues or alerts a supervisor.
• Prepare and cook items throughout the shift and at individual cook station according to supervisor’s instructions, service menu and production sheets.
• Work with all kitchen personnel to ensure proper quality and quantity of food produced in a timely manner that allows us to open our doors on time. Assists other cooks as needed as well as other kitchen workers and performs other duties as necessary or as instructed.
• Set up service lines with food for meal and varies food production to ensure food is fresh and proper amount is prepared so that shortages or oversupply of food does not occur.
• Clean, sweeps and mops work areas, including counters, floors, dishes and related equipment as needed during the day and after each shift to maintain an orderly kitchen.
• Work point of sale (POS) system as needed and help cover operational needs.
• Ensure the highest standard in sanitary kitchen procedures, food preparation, and food storage.

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Come join us and be a part of our team!

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.