Vail Mountain Dining, Fast Casual Intermediate Cook – Winter Seasonal, Full Time (67790)

Fast Casual Intermediate Cook, Vail Mountain Dining - Full Time, Winter Seasonal, Vail Mountain

This is an experienced cook with a strong work ethic and an interest in furthering one’s culinary career. Displays good culinary skills and has a general understanding of specific cooking techniques. Has basic knife skills, and the ability to develop competent knife skills.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Handle own fast casual station
• Work off prep list and complete station set up in time allotted
• Fabricate items to standard during service
• Complete prep list for next service period
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas within the restaurant to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food handling practices
• Understand and apply Vail Mountain Dining standards for speed and quality
• Practice good personal hygiene, safe food handling and culinary skills
• Practices HACCP principles

Qualifications:

• Must be able to lift and carry 40+ lbs - required.
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours - required.
• Must be fluent in English - required.
• Previous kitchen experience - required.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays including: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, December 26th through January 2nd, Presidents’ Day Weekend, and any other holidays as requested - required.

• High school diploma or equivalent - preferred.

Learn More About:

Vail Mountain Dining: http://www.vail.com/mountain/on-mountain-dining.aspx?page=viewall

Grooming Policy: http://jobs.vailresorts.com/info/company-policies.aspx

Restaurants:

Mid-Vail

Located at the base of Mountaintop Express Lift (#4) and Wildwood Express Lift (#3), Mid-Vail was the first restaurant on Vail Mountain and offers a variety of food options in a wide selection of dining atmospheres. At the very top of Mid-Vail, the Look Ma level offers a casual dining experience, where you can grab a burger and fries, a gourmet deli sandwich or one of their signature chicken pot pies. Enjoy Asian cuisine, sushi, make-your-own-salads, homemade pizza or fish tacos at the Terrace level just below Look Ma. Looking for something quick and convenient? Sarge’s outdoor BBQ at the Terrace level offers delicious grilled items, a great option on a sunny day.

Golden Peak Grill

Located at the bottom of Riva Bahn Express Lift (#6) in the lower floor of the Golden Peak building, Golden Peak Grill makes a hearty statement with its food. The Grill has an eclectic mix of food to meet all tastes, including made-to-order sandwiches, pizza, salads and more – all out of one open kitchen. Don’t miss their amazing hand-packed sliders with hand cut fries! Vail’s world class 22’ half pipe and freestyle terrain park are located just steps away.

Two Elk

This incredible mountaintop restaurant is reminiscent of the old great lodges one would see in a national park. With its spectacular views and world famous ski mountain cuisine, this is a must stop for every visitor to Vail Mountain. Two Elk is located at 11,240 feet at the top of Sourdough Express Lift (#14), Sun Up Lift (#17) and Tea Cup Express Lift (36). The largest on-mountain dining facility is the perfect stop for adventurers headed into Vail’s legendary Blue Sky Basin, China Bowl, Siberia Bowl, Tea Cup Bowl or Sun Up Bowl. Two Elk’s menu includes a large salad bar, tasty oven baked pizzas, delicious wraps, pasta, an American grill, a specialty station and southwestern soups and chilies to complement its Native American atmosphere.

Eagle’s Nest

Eagle’s Nest sits at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19) overlooking Mount of the Holy Cross. The Marketplace on the picturesque third floor offers cuisine for skiers and riders on the run, including sandwiches, homemade soups, the famous Epic Burger, a full salad bar and more! Craving for something more Italian? Check out Gondoly’s Pizza on the first floor, which offers individual pizzas or an entire large pie.

Wildwood Smokehouse

Craving authentic BBQ two miles high? Yes, please! Located at 11,000 feet at the top of Wildwood Express Lift (#3) and Game Creek Express Lift (#7), you’ll find great views and excellent access to Game Creek and Sun Down Bowl. Wildwood has been a longtime favorite of guests and locals alike. Enjoy the selection of award-winning smoked sandwiches, soups, and a large assortment of goodies baked fresh daily. “Smokin – Two Miles High!”

Buffalo’s

Located above Patrol Headquarters at the top of Northwoods Express Lift (#11), Mountaintop Express Lift (#4), and High Noon Lift (#5), Buffalo’s is an excellent spot to stop for a quick bite before jumping into the Back Bowls. Warm up inside with the famous buffalo stew or enjoy the outside deck alongside the Roadhouse Grill for a delicious buffalo burger.

Have Fun. Serve Others. Do Right. Drive Value. Do Good. Be Safe . These are the values Vail Resorts employees embrace daily. As the premier mountain resort company in the world and a leader in luxury, destination-based travel at iconic locations, we operate in three highly integrated and interdependent segments including mountain, lodging and real estate. Vail Resorts employees are good at what they do and we welcome people who bring enthusiasm, pride and commitment to creating an Experience of a Lifetime to our stakeholders.

Vail Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.