Seasonal Mountain Cook: Free Passes, Top Pay & Training

Vail Resorts, Inc.; Vermont; On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski/Mountain perks

Free employee passes

Discounted lift tickets for friends/f1

Free ski lessons

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and development

Job summary

Vail Resorts, Inc. is hiring winter seasonal cooks for 2026/27 at our Vermont locations. Industry-leading pay and perks support a rewarding culinary role in a mountaintop environment. Roles include assisting chefs, maintaining quality, and ensuring fast, friendly service for guests.

Starting wage ranges from $21.25 to $26.57 per hour with full-time hours; culinary background preferred. Applications accepted until December 15th or until filled.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certification preferred.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience; supervisory kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, practices, and food safety; ServSafe certifications a plus.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work well and communicate with others in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.

Responsibilities

• Understand the use and operation of kitchen equipment, tools, and accessories for use and training other kitchen staff.
• Adhere to and enforce applicable standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, and sanitation to ensure a high-quality work environment and guest experience.
• Maintain knowledge of current menu items and their ingredients.
• Prep ingredients and maintain par levels for demand to minimize waste.
• Maintain inventory of ingredients using a first in first out method and monitor food waste for reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety

English fluency

Teamwork

Education

Culinary degree or certification preferred

Job description

Vail Resorts, Inc. is hiring winter seasonal cooks for 2026/27 at our Vermont locations. Industry-leading pay and perks support a rewarding culinary role in a mountaintop environment. Roles include assisting chefs, maintaining quality, and ensuring fast, friendly service for guests.

Starting wage ranges from $21.25 to $26.57 per hour with full-time hours; culinary background preferred. Applications accepted until December 15th or until filled.