Seasonal Mountain Cook - High Pay, Free Passes

Vail Resorts; Gorham (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski/Mountain passes & lessons

Employee discounts on lodging, food, &

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Gorham, NH is hiring a Winter Seasonal Cook to support the culinary team for 2026/2027. Starting wage is $21.25–$26.57 per hour. Employment type: Winter Seasonal, with Full Time hours available; minimum age 18; housing not provided.

You will help prep, cook, and maintain food quality in a fast-paced mountain kitchen. From day one you’ll join a team that values service, safety, and guest experience.

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 and train other kitchen staff.
• Adhere to 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

Fluent English

Teamwork

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Stand/walk for long periods

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Vail Resorts in Gorham, NH is hiring a Winter Seasonal Cook to support the culinary team for 2026/2027. Starting wage is $21.25–$26.57 per hour. Employment type: Winter Seasonal, with Full Time hours available; minimum age 18; housing not provided.

You will help prep, cook, and maintain food quality in a fast-paced mountain kitchen. From day one you’ll join a team that values service, safety, and guest experience.