Seasonal Mountain Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Perks

Vail Resorts; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes for employees

Free ski lessons

Employee discounts on lodging, food, &

Ski gear discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development

Referral Program

Housing available

Job summary

Vail Resorts in California is hiring for winter seasonal roles including Cooks, Drivers, Instructors & more. Starting wage and benefits are described for a dynamic mountain team.

Join for a season or build a longer career with Epic Service training, wellness benefits, and world-class perks like free passes and ski lessons. Applications are accepted until December 15th or until filled.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of relevant work experience required; supervisory kitchen experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or certification preferred.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use and operate kitchen equipment, tools, and accessories safely and effectively.
• Support the training of prep cooks, entry cooks, and experienced cooks on proper equipment use and kitchen practices.
• Follow and uphold standards for food preparation, cleanliness, sanitation, and kitchen organization.
• Maintain knowledge of current menu items, recipes, ingredients, and allergens.
• Prepare ingredients and maintain par levels based on business demand while helping minimize waste.
• Monitor and rotate inventory using the FIFO method.
• Track and help reduce food waste for reporting purposes.
• Operate a kitchen station consistently and effectively with little oversight.
• Serve as a role model in the kitchen by demonstrating strong work habits, professionalism, and food safety standards.
• Support peer-to-peer accountability by helping reinforce kitchen standards and team expectations.
• Work collaboratively with culinary team members to support an efficient kitchen operation.
• Help assign stations and breaks to other cooks as needed to support shift flow and kitchen coverage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety

English communication

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Vail Resorts in California is hiring for winter seasonal roles including Cooks, Drivers, Instructors & more. Starting wage and benefits are described for a dynamic mountain team.

Join for a season or build a longer career with Epic Service training, wellness benefits, and world-class perks like free passes and ski lessons. Applications are accepted until December 15th or until filled.