Cook I

Pay Range: $20.50-$25.75/hr

Food and Beverage cooks are eligible for a staging program that relates to applicable pay based on experience. See the staging requirements below.

Status: Seasonal Hourly (Non-exempt)

We are looking for two different cook positions.

The Cook I position is our entry-level cooking position. As a Cook I at Arapahoe Basin, you will work in our food court-style restaurants and use basic preparation and cooking methods to create and serve food items to guests while providing excellent customer service. You will be responsible for opening, operating, continued cleanliness, and closing of your assigned F&B station on a daily basis.

As a Cook II at A-Basin, you will work in our food court-style restaurants and use basic preparation and cooking methods to create and serve food items to guests while providing excellent customer service. This position is one step above our entry-level cook and requires the knowledge and ability to handle higher business volume while working multiple kitchen stations or service “windows” in the food court each shift. You will be responsible for the opening, operating, continued cleanliness, and closing of your assigned F&B station(s) on a daily basis.

Food and Beverage employees at Arapahoe Basin are committed to creating a day worth repeating for our guests ensuring “Legendary” service and food quality throughout our Food and Beverage outlets.

At A-Basin, we look to be thoughtful, creative, and energetic and we are known not only for our A-mazing skiing/ riding but also for our A-mazing Food and Beverage options.

Benefits and Perks for this position include:

• Employee housing is available for this position
• Free lunch during your shift
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for full-time employees beginning on the 1st of the month following the date of hire
• Paid time off for all full-time employees
• Sick pay and bereavement pay for all employees
• Unlimited skiing/riding at Arapahoe Basin and 20 other Colorado ski areas and resorts
• Free, transferrable A-Basin comp lift tickets earned for every 120 hours worked
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Financial assistance and mental health resources through WorkLife Partnership
• Much more Check out all of our perks and benefits here

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Set up and break down the workstation.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
• Wash and disinfect the kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
• A-Basin loves the environment Help do our part with waste removal including landfill trash, recycling, and composting.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude in the kitchen
• Other duties as assigned according to the manager’s instruction.

Experience Requirements:

• Cook 1: No kitchen experience is required for this position but is highly preferred.
• Cook 2: 2 months of previous experience working in quick service- or station-style F&B operations

Skills Required: (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Maintain consistency and quality of similar tasks throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Maintain awareness of your surroundings at all times.
• Ability to work efficiently without supervision when necessary.

Physical Requirements:

• Use a full range of body motions: bend, twist, kneel, push, pull, and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Stand and walk for 8 hours.
• Able to walk up and down stairs throughout shift.
• Withstand high altitude conditions at all times.

Other Requirements:

• Must provide own, approved, non-slip footwear.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.

Work Environment:

You will work almost 100% of the time in a kitchen in a high-altitude environment. Some outside work in a cold and snowy environment is possible on any given day. Most work is performed in a highly trafficked area while working closely with other kitchen employees. Riding a chairlift may be required for certain work locations. Use of utensils such as knives, cooking devices such as fryers, or cleaning tools such as mops, is frequent.

Cook I: See requirements above

Cook II: Pay Range: $21.50 – $25.75/hr

Ability to fulfill all Cook 1 requirements in addition to the following:

• Positively interact with and prepare food for guests in our food court-style restaurants ensuring consistent, quality, food and excellent guest service
• Perform “spot” checks on lower-level cooks to ensure recipes and cleaning guidelines are being followed
• Rotate and store food supplies according to food safety guidelines and the manager's instruction to minimize waste
• Follow procedures to create a safe work environment for yourself and others
• Be a team player and assist other team members to ensure the best overall quality of food and cleanliness in the kitchen
• Assist with special event meals for staff and guests