Cook: All Experience Levels - Full Time / Winter Seasonal - Kirkwood, Ca (69432)

Job Summary: The Cook is a back of house position within one of our Food and Beverage outlets. These folks are responsible for preparing the food we serve to our guests. We are seeking individuals with a positive work ethic, safe food handling skills and overall strong communication/guest focus.

We hire cooks into three different classification levels, based on skill set and previous experience. These classifications are Entry, Intermediate and Advanced. Requirements and responsibilities will vary based on which classification you are hired into.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work off of a prep-list to ensure proper food preparation.
• Line/short order prep and plating.
• Maintain proper food handling and sanitation through the shift.
• Ensure proper facility shut-down including: stocking, sanitizing, equipment cleaning and shut down and proper food storage.

All Classification Requirements, including Entry:

• 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.
• Ability to ski/snowboard at an intermediate level (required at some locations).
• Able to work weekends and holidays.
• Has a high school diploma or GED.
• Has or is able to obtain a California Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment.
• Previous cooking experience-preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of sanitation-preferred but not required.
• Able to communicate in Spanish-preferred but not required.

Intermediate Cook Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years previous cooking experience
• All Requirements list above

Advanced Cook Responsibilities:

• All Requirements listed above
• Minimum 4 years previous cooking experience
• Ability to manage a team
• Ability to assist with food orders
• Intermediate-level computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Work Schedule:

Must have a flexible work schedule, to include holidays and weekends.

Available Opportunities:

We have on-mountain and base area positions available. Employees assigned to certain on-mountain location must be able to pass a ski/ride test upon hire.

Positions Available in the Following Locations:

The General Store: A local's favorite! The General Store is a market and deli located inside the Red Cliffs Building. Enjoy a fast-paced environment where you get to know the neighbors while serving up ice cream, coffee and fresh made bites!

Monte Wolfe's: Located in the Kirkwood Village, Monte Wolfe's offers breakfast pastries, soups, salads and sandwiches. From your post, look out onto the village square and Chair 11.

Red Cliffs: Our largest spread on the mountain, Red Cliffs is a great place to come and grab a bite to eat or BYO Food and relax. Enjoy 180-degree views of the mountain from the dining area.

Outback Grill: Located on-mountain, you must be able to ski or ride at an intermediate level to work at the Outback. Here, you will take in all of that Kirkwood POW bounty while serving some of the tastiest burgers around. First-chair shred-heads? This is where you will find ‘em!

Timber Creek Cafe: Timber Creek Cafe (or, TC's as you'll come to call it) is located adjacent to our Ski and Ride School Learning Zone. A great place for families to dine while enjoying a day on the hill; TCs offers up a wide selection of menu items and is central to all of the action!

The Cornice Grill: Smack-dab in the center of the Kirkwood Village sits a Big Mountain sports bar known as the Cornice Grill. This outlet is a favorite for aprés ski.

Off The Wall Bar: Located in The Lodge at Kirkwood, enjoy views of Kirkwood’s famous ridgeline from Thimble Peak to Martin Point. The Wall Bar is a fine dining facility with Kirkwood flair!

The Kirkwood Inn: Located at the entrance to Kirkwood Meadows Drive, the Kirkwood Inn is a historic log cabin featuring western style food and atmosphere. A true gem, the Inn attracts locals, passers-through and riders alike.

For more information on our Food and Beverage locations, please visit: http://winter.kirkwood.com/site/resort-services/resort-dining

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Have fun. Serve Others. Do Right. Drive Values. 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 a commitment to creating an Experience of a Lifetime to our stakeholders.

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