Seasonal Mountain Kitchen Cook: Free Ski Passes & More

Vail Resorts; Mount Crested Butte (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee passes

Discounted lift tickets for friends &家

Free ski lessons

Lodging discounts

Food discounts

Gear discounts

Mountain shuttle discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Colorado's mountain resorts is hiring winter seasonal cooks for 2026/27. Starting wage ranges from $22.00/hr to $29.22/hr, with full-time hours and housing options available. This role supports a high-volume kitchen delivering exceptional guest dining in a fast-paced environment.

You will understand kitchen equipment, Prep ingredients, maintain inventory with FIFO and ensure food safety and quality. Experience with culinary setups and ServSafe is a plus; English fluency required.

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 of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• 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 to train 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

Team communication

Stamina under pressure

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Vail Resorts in Colorado's mountain resorts is hiring winter seasonal cooks for 2026/27. Starting wage ranges from $22.00/hr to $29.22/hr, with full-time hours and housing options available. This role supports a high-volume kitchen delivering exceptional guest dining in a fast-paced environment.

You will understand kitchen equipment, Prep ingredients, maintain inventory with FIFO and ensure food safety and quality. Experience with culinary setups and ServSafe is a plus; English fluency required.