Seasonal Ski Resort Cook — Elevate Guest Experience

Vail Resorts; Beaver Creek (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski/Mountain Perks

Employee discounts on lodging, food, 0

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional开发

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring for winter 2026/27 in Colorado for Cooks and other kitchen positions. Starting wage ranges from $21.25 to $26.57 per hour, with full-time winter seasonal hours.

Responsibilities include assisting chefs, maintaining food quality and safety, and supporting a fast-paced culinary team. Qualifications include a culinary degree or certification preferred, 1–2 years of kitchen experience (supervisory experience a plus), ServSafe knowledge, and the ability to stand and lift up to

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience; supervisory kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety; ServSafe certifications a plus.
• Ability to stand and lift up to 50 lbs in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• 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

Teamwork

English communication

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Vail Resorts is hiring for winter 2026/27 in Colorado for Cooks and other kitchen positions. Starting wage ranges from $21.25 to $26.57 per hour, with full-time winter seasonal hours.

Responsibilities include assisting chefs, maintaining food quality and safety, and supporting a fast-paced culinary team. Qualifications include a culinary degree or certification preferred, 1–2 years of kitchen experience (supervisory experience a plus), ServSafe knowledge, and the ability to stand and lift up to