Prep Cook

Vail Resorts; Kirkwood (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes for employees, employee11

Free ski and snowboard lessons

40% retail discounts

Epic Service training

Wellness benefits

MORE employee discounts on lodging,食,食

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional开发

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Kirkwood, CA is hiring for an entry-level Food & Beverage team member. The role offers a starting wage of $20/hour, with a winter seasonal contract for 2026/2027 and full-time hours available. You will connect with guests and coworkers while sharing our mountain passion during service.

We value growth and safety, and will provide training to learn all job tasks. Fluency in English and the ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 40lbs are required.

Qualifications

• We will teach you all necessary skills to be able to execute your job safely, no formal experience is needed
• Desire to learn and grow
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to bend, lift and carry objects up to 40lbs

Responsibilities

• Make connections with guests and co-workers
• Share our passion for the mountains during service
• Follow the leaderships guidelines as outlined during the daily pre-shift meeting
• Prepare a range of food items in a fun teamwork-oriented environment
• Maintain clean and tidy workstations throughout and at the end of the workday
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

English fluency

Desire to learn

Job description

Job Summary

By joining the Food & Beverage team, you will develop new and varied skills in a dynamic work environment. Regardless of your specific job, you will help deliver an Experience of a Lifetime for our guests and fellow employees by living our core values; Serve Others, Do Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe and Have Fun!

Employee Benefits

• Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• Free ski and snowboard lessons
• 40% retail discounts
• Chance to grow through Epic Service training
• Wellness benefits to fuel your success
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $20/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 16 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

• Make connections with guests and co-workers
• Share our passion for the mountains during service
• Follow the leaderships guidelines as outlined during the daily pre-shift meeting
• Prepare a range of food items in a fun teamwork-oriented environment
• Maintain clean and tidy workstations throughout and at the end of the workday
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• We will teach you all necessary skills to be able to execute your job safely, no formal experience is needed
• Desire to learn and grow
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to bend, lift and carry objects up to 40lbs

The expected pay range is $20/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.