Silver Spoon Cook II - Summer 2026

Alterra Mountain Company; Park City (UT); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Deer Valley season pass / discounts

Staff dining subsidies

Subsidized housing options

Staff discounts at local venues

Healthcare options

401k plan

Job summary

Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, is seeking a Cook II for the summer seasonal period. The role supports the sous chef in preparing daily menus, including high-quality specials, soups, stews, and chilies in the Silver Spoon employee dining room.

Responsibilities include producing flavorful dishes, following recipes, keeping lines clean, storing food properly, and assisting servers during busy times. Prior kitchen experience and ability to stand for long periods with up to 50 lb lifts are

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience required.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Produce flavorful dishes adhering to production standards and time constraints
• Cook dishes according to recipes and develop new food selections in conjunction with the sous chef and executive chef
• Keep service lines clean, change pans as needed, and ensure food selections are well-stocked and appropriately garnished
• Properly store and rotate food to ensure freshness and avoid waste
• Completed daily inventories
• Assist servers during busy times
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Stand long periods

Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Seasonal

Classic, consistent quality from a winning team!

Deer Valley Resort is nestled in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, in the historic mining town of Park City which has evolved into an exciting and diverse mountain ski town. Our staff consists of locals, transplants, seasonal workers from all 50 states and international students from around the globe. We are a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcome, appreciated, and valued. No matter if you are 14 or 84 years, there is a place for you in the Deer Valley family! (Last year over 1,100 staff members celebrated their fifth season or more at Deer Valley).

• Ski perks (vary based on employment status) may include Deer Valley season pass, free skiing or riding at other Alterra Resorts and select local Utah resorts
• Friends and family ski discounts, free staff ski lessons and discounted rentals (winter staff only)
• Subsidized meals at Employee Dining Rooms offered for staff while on shift
• Subsidized housing options available for seasonal full-time staff
• Discounts for staff members at restaurants, shops, and service providers in Park City
• Healthcare options are available for staff members
• 401k plan with company match

PURPOSE OF POSITION

A Cook II is responsible for assisting the sous chef with the preparation and presentation of the daily menus (especially high-quality specials, soups, stew and chilies). The Silver Spoon is an employee dining room.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce flavorful dishes adhering to production standards and time constraints
• Cook dishes according to recipes and develop new food selections in conjunction with the sous chef and executive chef
• Keep service lines clean, change pans as needed, and ensure food selections are well-stocked and appropriately garnished
• Properly store and rotate food to ensure freshness and avoid waste
• Completed daily inventories
• Assist servers during busy times
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous kitchen experience required
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT

• Summer seasonal

PAY RATE

• Pay: $22.50 per hour

Deer Valley Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer.