Steward / Prep Cook - On Mountain Dining - Winter 26-27

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave

Employee Ski Pass

Dependent Ski Passes

Other company perks

Job summary

Aspen Skiing Company is seeking a Steward/Prep Cook for on-mountain dining during Winter 2026-27. This seasonal, full-time position supports cleaning, food prep, and kitchen operations at multiple on-mountain locations.

The role requires prior kitchen experience and preferred ServSafe certification. Physical duties include standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs; evening and weekend availability is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior work experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred.
• ServSafe or similar food safety course certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and stack all dishes properly.
• Store dishes and silver in the designated locations.
• Set up cleaning area and prepare dish machine for service.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment and assist with pre/post shift cleaning.
• Assist with storage of food deliveries.
• Clean kitchen walls, floors, and associated areas.
• Disassemble, clean and re-assemble dishwasher.
• Post caution signs when floors are wet to ensure safety.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean order.
• Assist with preparing food items according to chef specifications.
• Follow daily preparation list to ensure items are ready for service.
• Report problems with food product or equipment to Executive Steward.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification

Job description

Steward / Prep Cook - On Mountain Dining - Winter 26-27

• Full-time
• Job Location: Multiple Locations
• Budgeted Pay Rate: $21.50
• Job category: Food and Beverage
• Season: Winter 2026-27
• Job Classification: Full-Time Seasonal
• Compensation: up to USD 21.5 - hourly

With roots dating back to 1946 and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk—creating premium, sustainable, and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, the company runs the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts and more than 410 trails. Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and ASPENX and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

The Stewardis responsible forcleaning and storing all flatware, silver, glass, kitchen trays, pots, pans according to the direction of the restaurant management team. The Steward alsoassistsin food preparation asrequested. This position reports to the Executive Steward.

Essential Job Functions / Key Job Responsibilities

• Clean and stack all dishes properly
• Store dishes and silver in the designated locations
• Set up cleaning area: put dish machine together properly, fill all water tanks, turn on heating elements to dish machine
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment,participatein pre and post shift cleaning and organization to include but not limitedto:kitchen equipment, walk in fridge/freezer storage, dry storage, trash, recycle, mopping, sweeping
• Assistwith storage of food deliveries
• Clean kitchen walls, floors, loading docks, and other associated areas at the proper time
• Disassemble, clean and re-assemble dishwasher prior to end of shift
• Postappropriate cautionsigns when the floor is wet or being mopped to ensure highest level of safety
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean orderly condition
• Assistwith preparing food items according to chef specifications
• Follow daily preparation list to ensure items are ready for service
• Report any problems with food product, kitchenequipmentor work area to Executive Steward
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior work experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred
• ServSafeor similar food safety course certification is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Great Knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Familiarity with company rules, regulations, and operational standards
• Basic industry terminology
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Ability to do basic problem-solving
• Ability toidentifystraightforward issues and propose simple solutions
• Ability to follow oral or written directions in basic English
• Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and taskswith great attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work nights,weekendsand holidays

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work Environment & Physical Demands
• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Regularly workin wet,hotand humid conditions for extended periods of time and may berequiredto walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to occasionally lift,pushor pull up to 50 lbs. individually or withassistance(weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)
• Ability to ski or ride at an intermediate level isrequiredfor employees of ski in/ski out restaurants in the winter

Job Benefits
This position is classified as a seasonalfull-timeposition eligible for the following benefits:

• Paid Time OffPrograms
• Paid Leave Programs
• Employee SkiPassandDependent Ski Passes
• Other companyperks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.