Experienced Cook - Housing May Be Available

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

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:  

• Housing: May Be Available
• Expected Pay: $21.00  / hour 

• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time

• Skill Level: Intermediate

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement all menus and service of continental breakfast
• Inventory and maintain par levels of all food, kitchen supplies, and ware washing supplies
• Assist with food preparation, bussing and cleaning great room and barista station
• Assist with all areas of kitchen sanitation and cleanliness including, but not limited to washing dishes, trash removal, recycling and composting program
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent -preferred
• Able to speak, comprehend, and understand English - required
• Able to work weekends and holidays - required
• Able to lift and carry 50lbs - required
• Able to work overtime if needed during high volume part of the season - required
• Able to talk and hear directions in a loud kitchen environment - required
• Able to assure a safe and clean work condition for all personnel - required
• Previous cooking experience - highly preferred
• Able to work in a loud, hot kitchen for up to 8 hours during a shift - required
• Must follow all policies and procedures for the Food and Beverage Department and Vail Resorts - required
• Schedule: 4 days/week, including weekends and holidays

The expected pay range is $21.00 - $24.00. 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  505765
Reference Date: 07/12/2024 
Job Code Function: Back of House