Winter 26/27: Line Cook

Killington Pico Ski Resort; Killington (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass for employee/dependents

Discount programs

Job summary

Killington Pico Ski Resort is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join the culinary team in a full-time seasonal capacity. You will prepare soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other items, while maintaining high hygiene standards and assisting with snow removal as needed.

You will work with a small team in a high-volume, resort setting, with opportunities for employee benefits including a season pass for yourself and dependents and access to various discount programs.

Qualifications

• One year cooking experience in a high-end restaurant, resort or private club environment.
• Excellent kitchen knowledge and ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong organization and active listening skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, high-volume outlet.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Strong hospitality standards and teamwork values.
• Food safety certification is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stocking and setting up kitchen stations.
• Prepare foods including cleaning, cutting ingredients, cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers, grab-and-go items, and snacks.
• Plate prepared foods according to chefs’ directions.
• Coordinate with servers to ensure orders are prepared correctly and on time.
• Wash and clean the kitchen and utensils; organize kitchen/restaurant items.
• Maintain hygiene standards in line with food safety regulations.
• Be ready to assist a small team on different stations as needed.
• Complete daily prep lists and temperature logs.
• Assist with snow removal as needed and support other tasks for restaurant success.

Skills

Cooking experience

Teamwork

Time management

Customer service

Hygiene standards

Adaptability

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Killington, VT 05751

Position Type: Full-Time Seasonal

Salary Range: $21.00 - $22.05 Hourly

Job Category: Food & Beverage

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Hourly wage, adjusted based on experience.
• Benefits: Seasonal position eligible for a season pass for employee/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

Job Summary

As part of the culinary team of a restaurant or other food service establishment Line Cooks prepare ingredients and dishes under the guidance of a supervisor. Duties include preparing, seasoning and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food items. Line Cooks will perform work station cleaning duties, including washing dishes and items used in food preparation. Line Cooks will also help to maintain the outdoor service areas, loading docks, building entrances and garbage disposal areas by removing snow and spreading sand/grit.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Assist with stocking and setting up kitchen stations
• Prepare food including cleaning and cutting ingredients, cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers, grab-and-go items, and snacks
• Plate prepared foods based on chefs’ direction
• Work with servers and customers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time
• Wash and clean the kitchen and cooking utensils and store and organize kitchen/restaurant items
• Ensure that the kitchen operation follows the highest standards of hygiene, meeting all food safety standards and regulations
• Must be willing to assist a small team when working a station
• Take initiative to work on other tasks for the success of the restaurant
• Complete daily prep lists and temp logs
• Step in to help others in need
• Assist with snow removal as needed
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• At least one year cooking experience in a high-end restaurant, resort or private club environment
• Excellent kitchen knowledge and ability to work as part of a team
• Strong organization and active listening skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• The ability to work on your feet for most of the day and to lift 50 pounds
• To be able to work at a high paced, high-volume outlet
• Exceptional time management skills
• Strong hospitality standards (be memorable, connected, friendly, helpful, and create joy) that correlate with teamwork and respect to all guests, co-workers, and supervisors
• Serve safe or food safety certified highly encouraged
• Works odd hours (i.e. late evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships
• Ability to communicate efficiently

It is the policy of Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC to provide equal opportunity and employment to all staff and applicants.

No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, age, physical or mental condition, or any qualified individual with a disability or veteran status.