Entry Level Cook - FT & PT - Winter Seasonal - Full-time / Part-time

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

***This position is an End of Season Bonus Eligible Position***

Summary: Kirkwood is currently looking for Entry Level Cooks who will provide first class service to all guests in our upbeat and fast-paced restaurant environment. In addition to food preparation and cooking, duties include stocking, maintaining and cleaning service area. Our formal training and staging program provides the opportunity for professional advancement. Candidates must have a proven track record which demonstrates a strong work ethic and the ability to function effectively as part of team. Must enjoy working directly with our guests. Will be required to stand/walk for periods of up to 8 hours. Must practice good personal hygiene and safe food handling skills.

In addition, the following qualifications are sought:

Job Responsibilities:

• Work off of a prep-list to ensure proper food preparation
• Line/short order prep and plating
• Maintain proper food handling, rotation of product and sanitation through the shift
• Ensure proper facility shut-down including: stocking, sanitizing, equipment cleaning and shut down and proper food storage
• Various side work duties as assigned and dish washing throughout the shift

Requirements:

• 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
• Must adhere to the cut glove policy when handling knives
• Ability to stand for up to 6 hours at a time
• Demonstrates excellent guest service skills
• Ability to ski/snowboard at an intermediate level (required at only one Kirkwood restaurant, Outback Mtn. Grill)
• 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
• Knowledge of sanitation-preferred
• Ability to maintain grooming and presentation standards

Kirkwood is for those that embrace the big mountain lifestyle and are as passionate about skiing and riding as they are about creating amazing experiences for our guests. Magical, raw, expansive and remote…Kirkwood is the stuff of legend. We’re famous for legendary snowfall, challenging inbounds terrain, backcountry guided tours and premier avalanche education programs. Those that come here come for an adventure unique to Kirkwood!  Join our close-knit team working at one of the most stunning alpine resorts in the country.

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 110973 ELJ