Advanced Cook - Full Time - Summer Seasonal 2017

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. Join one of the world's most innovative companies and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

Experience of a Lifetime. More than just our mission, these words describe our unique and iconic resorts and the people who share a desire to achieve and experience excellence.  One of our core values is providing an exceptional experience to our guests and to our employees.  An opportunity to work at Northstar California /Vail Resorts is an opportunity to bring out your full passion for everything our company stands for, including our commitment to our product, the communities we live in, the environment and our shareholders. Our employees are good at what they do, and we welcome people who bring enthusiasm and pride to work.

Advanced Cook – Full Time - Summer Seasonal 2017 – Northstar California

The Northstar Food & Beverage team is looking for  Advanced Cooks!!

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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepares food for guest and employees by following cooking procedures.  Places and displays foods in serving containers.
• Follows all Health Dept required food handling procedures.  Keeps a clean, well maintained, sanitary work environment.
• Fills customer requests by arranging chosen food items, adding prescribed garnishes, and handing meals to customers.
• Keeps equipment operational by following manufacturers’ instructions and established procedures.
• Maintain food line by notifying prep cook of shortages and replenishing food at workstation.
• Provides information to customers by answering food preparation questions and resolving special requests.
• Protects customers and employees by adhering to all sanitation policies and procedures; maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Contribute to team effort by participating in Job Sharing, assuming responsibility for the cleanliness of the resort and safety of guests and employees; participating in safety meetings; accepting diverse assignments; maintain a positive and friendly attitude and demeanor in all internal and external interactions.
• Meet service level objectives and department goals as set forth by immediate supervisor.

   

  Qualifications:

   

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);  

Advanced - Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

With diverse tree-lined mountain trails, a world-class terrain park and a vibrant village, Northstar is the perfect setting for families and snow sports enthusiasts alike. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada just 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe, 30 minutes from Reno and a few hours from Napa and San Francisco, it’s easy to explore everything Northern California has to offer. Join the Northstar team and learn why Truckee, CA has been voted one of the “Top 25 Ski Towns in the World.”

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 136674