Cook: All Experience Levels - Fast Casual - 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.

Breckenridge Ski Resort is currently seeking Cooks of All Experience Levels to work at our on-mountain and base area locations for the winter season!

The Entry Cook is responsible for basic food preparation tasks, such as cutting up meat and fish, cleaning, peeling, slicing, chopping, measuring and mixing ingredients, etc. May use basic cooking skills to work on a line or in a cooking station, such as the broiler, fryer, oven, grill, or sauté station and be responsible for set up of assigned station. May be responsible for loading and unloading food product to remote meal sites for preparation.  

The Intermediate Cook functions as experienced cook, responsible for performing the full cooking process using established recipes. This includes preparing and measuring ingredients; grilling, broiling, baking, frying, and sautéing; testing for doneness and taste; adjusting seasoning and temperature for best results; and attractive food presentation. In casual facilities, fully responsible for all aspects of a cooking station. Ensures cooking station or area is sanitary and fully functional. 

The Advanced Cook Functions as very experienced cook, responsible for performing the full range of the most difficult cooking tasks. In addition to cooking complex menu items, prepares sauces and glazes to enhance flavors. Improvises on established recipes based on availability of ingredients. Suggests, develops, and tests new recipes and menu items. May assist with ordering and inventory management. Oversees food preparation and provides training and guidance to more junior staff.

The Tournant Cook Is responisble for supervising and training culinary staff on a variety of stations in a fast paced culinary environment.  Prepare food according to standardized revipes and portion controls.  Ensure the Stewarding department has closed down properly at the end of their shirft.  Assist receiving food and dry goods for the kitchen.  Oversee cleanliness of all coolers and walk-ins, properly storing and covering all food items and rotating products for freshness.  Assist the Chef(s) maintain all par levels for the kitchen(s).

Requirements:

• Individuals who are passionate about guest service and the hospitality/ski industry
• English Proficiency
• Able to work the entire season (November– April)
• Some experience in food and beverage or guest service
• Flexibility is a must, and typically most hours will be on weekends and holidays.

What’s in it for you?

• Free EPIC Pass to all of our resorts
• Discounted tickets to Arapahoe Basin
• Discounted lodging at our Rock Resort Properties starting at $85/night
• 50% off Colorado Mountain Express transportation
• Food and beverage discounts at mountain dining locations
• Health club discounts (vary by state and county)
• Retail discounts at Vail Resorts Retail stores
• 10-25% off  at our Starbucks locations
• Unique events! Including concerts, employee meals, employee activities, pro competitions!

Where You Could Be Working:

Ski Hill Grill

Ski Hill Grill offers delicious food with unrivaled convenience. Located at the base of Peak 8, experience excellent dining just steps from the lifts.

T-Bar

The exciting, fun après ski atmosphere of the T-Bar makes it a local’s favorite. Not only can guests enjoy their favorite beverages with spectacular views, but the après ski food specials and fun, friendly atmosphere will make for an unparalleled experience after a day on the slopes.

The Maggie

The Maggie features a beautiful deck with a mountain aspect, family friendly service, with a fun, casual atmosphere and live music. 

The Overlook Restaurant on Peak 9

Perched on Peak 9 at 11,274 feet, The Overlook restaurant claims the highest altitude of any dining establishment in Breckenridge. The restaurant’s mid-mountain deck offers breathtaking, panoramic views of Breckenridge below and the surrounding mountain peaks above to the East, South and West.  The perfect place to stop for lunch on Peak 9, The Overlook offers a sunny and contemporary atmosphere to enjoy elevated dishes such as poutine, ramen and house made turkey pot pie.

Vista Haus

Enjoy lunch with the best views of the Continental Divide. Serving pizza, soups, burgers, brats, burritos and fresh made salads, the Vista Haus is a great spot to stop for lunch. 

If you’re hard working and feel exhilarated serving others, you’ll feel right at home in our authentic ski town and world-class mountain resort. As a community of adventurers and discoverers, we deliver an experience of a lifetime to every single guest that visits our mountain town. If you’re interested in moving mountains in your career, come work with us at Breckenridge where you’ll instantly feel at home.

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 110089 ELJ