Experienced Cook

Vail Resorts • Truckee, CA • 3d ago

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, 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 across 3 continents, you can join our team 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 pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits

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

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary (https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/content/Perks-and-Benefits/?locale=en_US)

Job Summary:

Service is the 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 among staff, and maintaining food quality and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Job Specifications:

Starting Wage: $21.00/hr - $23.73/hr

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026

Shift Type: Full Time hours available

Minimum Age: 18

Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

Understand the use and operation of kitchen equipment, tools, and accessories for use and training other kitchen staff.

Adhere to and enforce applicable standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, and sanitation to ensure a high-quality work environment and guest experience.

Maintain knowledge of current menu items and their ingredients.

Prep ingredients and maintain par levels for demand to minimize waste.

Maintain inventory of ingredients using a first in first out method and monitor food waste for reporting.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Culinary degree or certification preferred.

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.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work well and communicate with others in a fast-paced environment under pressure.

Must be able to communicate fluently in English.

The expected pay range is $21.00/hr - $23.73/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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 509926

Reference Date: 07/17/2025

Job Code Function: Back of House

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