Experienced Cook Jobs

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts and our remote Corporate team, you can join for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es), 40% retail discounts, summer activities discounts, wellness benefits, and the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience.

Job Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Excellent training and professional development
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, mountain shuttles AND during the summer on bike haul, golf and other activities
• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans
• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)

Job Summary

Service is this foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Cooks are no exception to this experience of a lifetime. Cooks are an integral part of the culinary staff responsible for assisting the kitchen alongside the Chef, promoting teamwork amongst staff, maintaining food quality and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Job Specifications:

• Skill Level: Advanced
• Housing: Available
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time
• Expected Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.49 / hour

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain knowledge of current menu items and their ingredients
• Understand the use and operation of kitchen equipment, tools and accessories for use and to train other kitchen staff
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintain inventory of ingredients using a first in first out method and monitor food waste for reporting
• Prep ingredients and maintain par levels for demand to minimize waste.
• Adhere to and enforce applicable standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, and sanitation to ensure a high-quality work environment and guest experience.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to work well and communicate with others in a fast-paced environment under pressure
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience; supervisory kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, practices and food safety; ServSafe certifications a plus
• Ability to stand and walk continuously for extended periods of time
• Culinary degree or certification preferred
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.

The expected pay range is $20.00 - $24.49. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 493059