Prep Cook

Vail Resorts; Peninsula (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee passes

Discounted lift tickets

Free ski lessons

401(k) plan

Wellness benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Boston Mills and Brandywine Ski Area in Ohio is hiring for a Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 Food & Beverage position. Starting wage is $20.00/hr with a rolling application process and housing not provided.

You will help deliver the Experience of a Lifetime by serving guests and collaborating with a team in a mountain environment. Roles involve preparing items, maintaining clean stations, and following pre-shift guidelines.

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

Customer service

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Job description

Company: Boston Mills and Brandywine Ski Area

Shift Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Are you seeking fun and adventurous employment opportunities in the world’s best Mountain Resorts? If you would like to learn the culinary side of food and beverage operation, this is the job for you. 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!

Job Specifications

Starting Wage: $20.00/hr

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

Housing Availability: No

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$20.00/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.

Nearest Major Market: Akron
Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland