Team Lead Cook

4 weeks ago

Kirkwood, United States Vail Resorts Full time
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime

Come work and play in the mountains Whether it's your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits
•Ski/Mountain Perks Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
•MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
•401(k) Retirement Plan
•Employee Assistance Program
•Excellent training and professional development
•Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary:

Service is this foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Cooks are no exception to this experience of a lifetime. Cooks are an integral part of the culinary staff responsible for assisting the kitchen alongside the Chef, promoting teamwork amongst staff, maintaining food quality and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Job Specifications:
  • Expected Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.99 / hour
  • Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time
  • Skill Level: Advanced
Job Responsibilities:
  • Understand the use and operation of kitchen equipment, tools and accessories for use and to train other kitchen staff
  • Adhere to and enforce applicable standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, and sanitation to ensure a high-quality work environment and guest experience.
  • Maintain knowledge of current menu items and their ingredients
  • Prep ingredients and maintain par levels for demand to minimize waste.
  • Maintain inventory of ingredients using a first in first out method and monitor food waste for reporting
  • Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
  • Culinary degree or certification preferred
  • 1-2 years of relevant work experience; supervisory kitchen experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, practices and food safety; ServSafe certifications a plus
  • Ability to stand and walk continuously for extended periods of time
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
  • Ability to work well and communicate with others in a fast-paced environment under pressure
  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English


The expected pay range is $23.00 - $25.99. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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 502483
Reference Date: 07/12/2024
Job Code Function: Back of House

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