Restaurant Line Cook - Summer 2026

Jay Peak; Jay (VT); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k program with employer match

Accrued sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision & Paid VAC

Remote work and/or flexible schedules

Season passes for you/dependents

Employee Recognition Programs

Seasonal employee parties

Free meals or breakfasts/lunches

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Jay Peak is hiring a Restaurant Line Cook for Summer 2026 in Jay, VT. This seasonal, full-time role requires hands-on kitchen leadership and contribution to food preparation for resort guests.

You will assist in menu planning, production, and staff supervision, while upholding safety and sanitation standards. Qualifying candidates should have ServSafe certification (preferred), basic knife skills, and be available nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification is preferred.
• Must have basic knife skills.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Chef de Cuisine in daily menu planning, proper food storage, inventory control and cleaning.
• Prepares quality food with a sense of urgency and the best presentation at all times.
• Organizes the production area for daily, weekly and special event service.
• Trains and supervises immediate kitchen staff: Cook 2 and Dishwashers.
• Performs daily and weekly planning, maintaining production in accordance with business levels.
• Assists the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef in efficient menu planning with diversity in product offerings, while maintaining food and labor costs.
• Preps and organizes for daily business.
• Makes important decisions related to the safety and sanitation of a food preparation area in line with ServSafe.
• Supports the “Raised Jay” vision and values.
• Cleans and wraps the station or stations every night after service.
• Works in other Food & Beverage outlets as needed.
• Makes important decisions regarding the safety of staff/guests, including safety and cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Other duties as assigned, which could be directly related, or unrelated to original position.

Skills

ServSafe cert

Knife skills

Night shifts

Weekend availability

Holiday availability

Job description

This is where we’re supposed to give you a quick introduction about working at Jay Peak. Except there’s nothing quick about what your experiences will be or what our expectations are. In summary, we will expect you to work hard, to help fellow teammates, to service the guest and to have fun. In return, we will pay you fairly, let you know (and more importantly make you feel) that you are valued, and, if you’re so inclined, work with you to help create a career. Still interested? Keep reading.

WHY WORK AT JAY PEAK?

We’re a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We’re rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We’re a family, one that gets to choose its members.

OUR VISION

We strive for an authentic, community driven Resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation.

GET A JOB THAT GETS RESULTS

We take the notion of turning jobs into careers very seriously. Working full time in the snowsports resort business can be the holy grail for some. We want those folks here and we’ll work with you to get you where you want to be. It’s not for everyone but we’re not looking for everyone‑we’re looking for you.

IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, HERE'S WHAT WE CAN GIVE

• 401k program with employer match
• Accrued sick time for all employees
• Opportunities for Medical, Dental, Vision & Paid Vacation benefits
• Remote work and/or flexible schedules for some positions
• FREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents
• Employee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs)
• Seasonal employee parties
• Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties
• For a full listing of employee perks both on and off-property, click here

Restaurant Line Cook - Summer 2026

Jay, VT

Seasonal

Food & Beverage

Entry Level

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FULL-TIME | SEASONAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE

This is where we’re supposed to give you a quick introduction about working at Jay Peak. Except there’s nothing quick about what your experiences will be or what our expectations are. In summary, we will expect you to work hard, to help fellow teammates, to service the guest and to have fun. In return, we will pay you fairly, let you know (and more importantly make you feel) that you are valued, and, if you’re so inclined, work with you to help create a career. Still interested? Keep reading.

The Restaurant Line Cook is a hands‑on leader in the preparation of food for service to resort guests. This position assists in the overseeing of immediate kitchen staff and any duties that relate to the operation of a food preparation area by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, other duties may be assigned)

• Supports the Chef de Cuisine in daily menu planning, proper food storage, inventory control and cleaning.
• Prepares quality food with a sense of urgency and the best presentation at all times.
• Organizes the production area for daily, weekly and special event service.
• Trains and supervises immediate kitchen staff: Cook 2 and Dishwashers.
• Performs daily and weekly planning, maintaining production in accordance with business levels.
• Assists the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef in efficient menu planning with diversity in product offerings, while maintaining food and labor costs.
• Preps and organizes for daily business.
• Makes important decisions related to the safety and sanitation of a food preparation area in line with ServSafe.
• Supports the “Raised Jay” vision and values.
• Cleans and wraps the station or stations every night after service.
• Works in other Food & Beverage outlets as needed.
• Makes important decisions regarding the safety of staff/guests, including safety and cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Other duties as assigned, which could be directly related, or unrelated to original position.

Other Skills And Qualifications

Servsafe certification is preferred. Must have basic knife skills. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

WHY WORK AT JAY PEAK

We’re a team of good‑natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co‑workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We’re rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We’re a family, one that gets to choose its members. We strive for an authentic, community driven Resort that derives its vitality from the on‑mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation. It’s not for everyone but we’re not looking for everyone‑we’re looking for you.

IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, HERE'S YOU’LL GET

• $500 Sign-On Bonus: $250 after first 30 days and an additional $250 with favorable attendance after 90 days. Expires: 8/31/26
• Wages Ranging from $21/hr - $24/hr, based on work experience.
• Paid Sick Time
• 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service
• FREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents
• Employee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs)
• Seasonal employee parties
• Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties
• For a full listing of employee perks both on and off-property, click here

Jay Peak Resort is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Jay Peak Resort will take the steps to assure that people