Cook - Summer 2026

Alterra • Olympic Valley, CA

4d • $19 - $24

About The Position

Palisades Tahoe We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Job Summary: Palisades Tahoe is seeking cooks of all experience levels to work at our on-mountain and base area restaurants. Responsible for daily preparation of a variety food items, cleanliness, and additional tasks as assigned by the venue manager. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Hourly: The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Requirements

• Must have or be able to obtain a California Food Handlers card.
• Effective communication skills, oral & written
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time
• Work well as part of a team.
• Must be capable of walking or standing 90% or more of a normal 8 hour work shift.
• Must be capable of frequently carrying, lifting. pushing or pulling up to 50lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.
• Basic culinary skills knowledge and a minimum of 6 months in a professional kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills and a minimum of 12 months in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of CA Health Code items and checks daily temp logs on refrigerator and prepared food

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• One to three months experience in food service or customer service

Responsibilities

• Wash, clean, chop, dice, grate, slice a variety of meat, poultry vegetables and other food items and store under proper food handling procedures.
• Prepare ready-to-eat products and items for easy preparation during service.
• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Understand and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station including tables, shelves, walls, grills, fryers sauté burners and refrigeration equipment
• Inform Kitchen Manager of product shortages, equipment of food quality problems.
• Attend all safety meetings
• Assist kitchen stewarding staff as needed.
• Grill menu items, use deep fryer, and prepare soups and other special items.
• Prepare all food as directed in a timely and sanitary manner.
• Ensures food goes out quickly, efficiently and of top quality.
• Comprehension of each station, recipes and cooking techniques.
• Understanding and daily execution of prep lists
• Assist and guide other line cooks and prep cooks on a daily basis for prep and other tasks in the kitchen
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
• Help the flow of food from time of delivery to the point it goes out to our guests.
• Executes daily quality assurance tests of pantry and sauté stations
• Knowledge of all techniques used in recipes and makes sure other cooks are following using the right techniques to consistently achieve desired outcome
• Knowledge and ability to receive orders, rotate stock, and communicate product shorts

Benefits

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Olympic Valley and Alpine
• 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Oakley and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Receive retail and restaurant discounts, season passes for eligible dependents and free tram access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED