Entry Level Cook – Full & Part Time – Winter Seasonal

*Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts.  *As a community of adventurers and discoverers, Vail Resorts delivers an experience of a lifetime to our guests and our employees. Our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you’re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.  We are currently looking for cooks of all experience levels, who will provide first class service to our guests in an upbeat, fast-paced restaurant environment. Our formal training and staging program provides the opportunity for professional advancement from various career stages. We will train folks with the right attitude and a passion for being here, with us, at our amazing resort.  *Responsibilities of an entry level cook include, but are not limited to:** Understands the proper terms for kitchen equipment/pans and small wares used in the kitchen* Understands and operates basic cooking equipment such as fryers, pizza oven and kettles  * All of our team members are typically required to wash dishes one shift per week* Heat or Reheat items for service in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided* Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, utensils, sneeze guards and guest facing areas of their station in accordance with health and safety standards* Proactively greet guests and take food orders* Continually demonstrate a high level of guest service excellence* Prepare food items in accordance with the station guide recipes including portion control and presentation* Gathers and portion items ensuring that they are of high quality and serves to guests* Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas including but not limited to temperature checks, wearing gloves and proper utilization of sanitation buckets* Responsible for breaking down workstation, cooling food where necessary in accordance with cooling guidelines and storing in accordance with proper storage and labelling guidelines* Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.* Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner* Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures* Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments* Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated* Typically requires supervision from a more senior culinary team member* May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned *Requirements include:** Ability to speak, read and communicate English.* Ability to maintain a positive work ethic.* Ability to work as a productive part of a team.* Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.* Ability to stand for up to 6-8 hours at a time.* Demonstrates excellent guest service skills.* Able to work weekends and holidays.* Has or is able to obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment.* Previous cooking experience- preferred but not required.* Knowledge of sanitation-preferred *Benefits include:** Free Ski passes for employees and dependents* Discount lift tickets for friends and family* Free ski lessons* Discounted lodging, food, gear and mountain shuttles* Discounted bike haul & golf* Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (full-time positions)* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Excellent training and professional development Do you love the mountains and wonder what it would be like to work at a mountain resort? Looking to try something new and learn how to ski, snowboard or downhill mountain bike? Are you looking to meet new friends from all over the country and world? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we invite you to come join our community at Stevens Pass today! *Why not work where you play, and let Stevens Pass be your office.* [www.vailresortscareers.com](http://www.vailresortscareers.com/)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 308716