Winter 26/27: Cook: Advanced

POWDR; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass for employees/dependents

Discount programs across resorts

Job summary

The Cook: Advanced is a seasonal role at Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado, tasked with preparing high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen. You will demonstrate advanced techniques, lead by example, and collaborate with a team to maintain culinary standards across outlets.

Salary starts at $20.70+ per hour, with eligibility for a season pass and discounts at sister resorts. Candidates should be flexible, detail‑oriented, and capable of working varied hours during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains assigned station efficiently, cleanly, and in an organized manner.
• Follows prep sheets accurately and works with a sense of urgency.
• Prepares food according to established recipes, specifications, and standards.
• Reads, understands, and consistently follows recipes and departmental standards.
• Takes ownership of products used within the outlet and manages them to ensure quality control and minimal waste.
• Supervises and guides lower-level cooks regarding proper food handling, product rotation, safety, sanitation, and overall organization of food production areas.
• Manages production on assigned station and coordinates effectively with lower-level cooks on their stations, demonstrating strong kitchen awareness.
• Communicates anticipated issues or challenges to higher-level cooks and/or management in a timely manner.
• Assists in the direction, training, and supervision of kitchen staff as needed.
• Ensures adherence to all established kitchen policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assists with food ordering and inventory management when required.
• Completes all reasonable tasks assigned by a supervisor.
• Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation with service staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Advanced Cooks are responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other menu items in accordance with restaurant standards.
• Must be flexible to work in various restaurant outlets as needed.

Job description

Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper’s world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.

Job Title: Cook: Advanced

Job Status: Seasonal

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $20.70+, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

• Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts.Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

Job Summary:

The Cook: Advanced is responsible for preparing high‑quality meals while maintaining consistency and adherence to established culinary standards. This role performs efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment, demonstrating advanced cooking techniques and supporting the training and development of fellow cooks. The Advanced Cook must exhibit creativity, strong attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure while leading by example. The ideal candidate brings a passion for food, a solid understanding of kitchen operations, and a positive, team‑oriented approach to daily production. Cooks: Advanced who will be responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food items in a restaurant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and maintains assigned station efficiently, cleanly, and in an organized manner.

• Follows prep sheets accurately and works with a sense of urgency.

• Prepares food according to established recipes, specifications, and standards.

• Reads, understands, and consistently follows recipes and departmental standards.

• Takes ownership of products used within the outlet and manages them to ensure quality control and minimal waste.

• Supervises and guides lower-level cooks regarding proper food handling, product rotation, safety, sanitation, and overall organization of food production areas.

• Manages production on assigned station and coordinates effectively with lower-level cooks on their stations, demonstrating strong kitchen awareness.

• Communicates anticipated issues or challenges to higher-level cooks and/or management in a timely manner.

• Assists in the direction, training, and supervision of kitchen staff as needed.

• Ensures adherence to all established kitchen policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Assists with food ordering and inventory management when required.

• Completes all reasonable tasks assigned by a supervisor.

• Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation with service staff to ensure smooth operations.

• Advanced Cooks are responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other menu items in accordance with restaurant standards.

• Must be flexible to work in various restaurant outlets as needed.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

• Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.

• This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Must be able to supervise lower rated cooks from time to time in the absence of a kitchen foreman

• May be asked to supervise the opening or closing of the restaurant to include:

Personal Attributes:

• Is honest and has the highest integrity

• Is able to handle and manage confidential information

• Professional appearance.Adheres to all grooming guidelines

• Follows established policies and procedures

• Is supportive of Core Values

• Sets the example for others and is above reproach

• Is organized in tasks.Sees projects through to the finish.Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.

• Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment

• Is flexible with hours and days of work

• Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week

• Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life

Basic Requirements:

• The senses of taste and smell are used frequently

• Must own non-slip shoes

• This job requires the ability to lift 50 pounds

• Must be at least 18 years old

• One (1) year of culinary experience in a high-volume environment at a restaurant, resort, or private club required.

Preferred Experience and Special Skills:

• Has strong abilities in all applicable cooking techniques and practices.

• Ability to work multiple stations in an outlet, work off prep list and complete station set up in time allotted, fabricates items to standard during service and completes prep list for next service period.

• Has mastered knife skills.

• Must be able to expedite production line during service

• Ability to learn, understands, and practices all aspects of cost control.

• This position may qualify for application under our Colorado Mountain College culinary internship partnership program.

Position was originally posted on June 4th. This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, September 23rd.

POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado’s playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment.