Entry Level Cook - Winter Seasonal

Company: Vail Resorts
Location: Dillon
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts.  As a community of adventurers and discoverers, Vail Resorts delivers an experience of a lifetime to our guests and our employees. Our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you’re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.  We are currently looking for cooks of all experience levels, who will provide first class service to our guests in an upbeat, fast-paced restaurant environment. Our formal training and staging program provides the opportunity for professional advancement from various career stages. We will train folks with the right attitude and a passion for being here, with us, at our amazing resort.  Responsibilities of an entry level cook include, but are not limited to:Understands the proper terms for kitchen equipment/pans and small wares used in the kitchenUnderstands and operates basic cooking equipment such as fryers, pizza oven and kettles  All of our team members are typically required to wash dishes one shift per weekHeat or Reheat items for service in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is providedClean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, utensils, sneeze guards and guest facing areas of their station in accordance with health and safety standardsProactively greet guests and take food ordersContinually demonstrate a high level of guest service excellencePrepare food items in accordance with the station guide recipes including portion control and presentationGathers and portion items ensuring that they are of high quality and serves to guestsMaintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas including but not limited to temperature checks, wearing gloves and proper utilization of sanitation bucketsResponsible for breaking down workstation, cooling food where necessary in accordance with cooling guidelines and storing in accordance with proper storage and labelling guidelinesAttends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely mannerComplies with all company safety and risk management policies and proceduresParticipates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessmentsAttends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designatedTypically requires supervision from a more senior culinary team memberMay perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Requirements include: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.Ability to stand for up to 6-8 hours at a time.Demonstrates excellent guest service skills.Able to work weekends and holidays.Has or is able to obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment.Previous cooking experience- preferred but not required.Knowledge of sanitation-preferred The budgeted range starts at $12.32.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.  The perks and benefits include Free ski passes for employees  401(k) retirement plan   Accrued Sick Time  Discount lift tickets for friends and family  Free ski lessons  Discounted lodging, food (including $5 meals), gear, and mountain shuttles  Discounted bike haul & golf  Excellent training & professional development  Seasonal Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus… Critical Illness and Accident plansMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance (only available once eligible employees work 750 hours)   Free ski passes for dependents  Crested Butte is the untamed destination at the end of the road. We are confident in who we are and what we seek; pure, wild nature.  We take bold risks to pursue our passions and demonstrate our untamed, intrepid grit in our everyday actions. Our dedication to our mountains, community, coworkers and guests set us apart and bring us together. Come join us at the end of the road.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 311410

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