Seasonal Mountain Cook — Free Passes, Training & Housing

Vail Resorts; Town of Hunter (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee passes

Discounted lift tickets for friends &家

Free ski lessons

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring for winter seasonal positions (2026/27) in culinary roles across our mountain resorts. Starting wage ranges from $21.25 to $26.57 per hour, with full-time and part-time options, plus housing availability.

Positions emphasize teamwork, food safety, and high-quality dining experiences for guests. Employees receive Ski/Mountain Perks, employee discounts, and training through Epic Service.

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.

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

1-2 years experience

Supervisory kitchen experience

ServSafe certification

Cooking techniques knowledge

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Vail Resorts is hiring for winter seasonal positions (2026/27) in culinary roles across our mountain resorts. Starting wage ranges from $21.25 to $26.57 per hour, with full-time and part-time options, plus housing availability.

Positions emphasize teamwork, food safety, and high-quality dining experiences for guests. Employees receive Ski/Mountain Perks, employee discounts, and training through Epic Service.