Seasonal Culinary Externship in Luxury Resort Kitchen

The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa; Snowmass Village (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with discretionary match

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Wellness benefits

Career development trainings

Eye Pieces discounts

Sabbatical Program

Referral Program

Job summary

Viceroy Snowmass in Snowmass Village, CO, is offering a Seasonal Culinary Externship for culinary students or aspiring professionals. You’ll work with experienced chefs, learn cooking techniques, and gain exposure to professional kitchen operations.

The program emphasizes food safety, high standards, teamwork, and continuous learning in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. Start date is 11/22/2026 with an equal focus on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a culinary arts program or pursuing practical experience in a professional kitchen preferred.
• Passionate about culinary arts and eager to learn from hospitality professionals.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with food production according to established recipes, portion guidelines, presentation standards, and culinary procedures.
• Support daily kitchen operations by ensuring ingredients, equipment, and workstations are properly prepared and ready for service.
• Maintain food quality and consistency by following established preparation techniques, production charts, and service timelines.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards, including proper food handling, storage, temperature monitoring, and daily documentation.
• Collaborate with chefs and culinary team members to ensure food is prepared accurately, efficiently, and delivered to the appropriate service areas on time.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations by following the “Clean as You Go” policy and proper equipment cleaning procedures.
• Manage food storage and inventory by following proper labeling, stock rotation, and FIFO procedures while minimizing waste.
• Learn and safely operate kitchen equipment according to established operating procedures, safety guidelines, and company standards.
• Participate in cross-training opportunities across different kitchen stations to expand culinary knowledge and skills.
• Communicate operational concerns to supervisors and contribute to continuous improvement in food quality and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary passion

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Work ethic

Attention to detail

Follow recipes

Flexibility

Education

Culinary arts program enrollment

Job description

Viceroy Snowmass in Snowmass Village, CO, is offering a Seasonal Culinary Externship for culinary students or aspiring professionals. You’ll work with experienced chefs, learn cooking techniques, and gain exposure to professional kitchen operations.

The program emphasizes food safety, high standards, teamwork, and continuous learning in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. Start date is 11/22/2026 with an equal focus on evenings, weekends, and holidays.