Cook - Summer 2026 Seasonal - Full/Part Time

Alterra•Steamboat Springs, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Steamboat is looking for cooks of all skill levels to join the growing culinary team. From entry level Cook 1 to Cook 4 for those who have multiple years of experience. Steamboat has multiple food and beverage outlets across the resort and applicants will be considered for each location and placed based on their skill level. An attached pdf or word document of your resume is required.

Requirements

2 years of previous work history/education required
Must read, write, and speak fluently in English
Cook 2: One year of relevant professional cooking experience
Cook 3: 2 years’ experience as a professional cook or 1 year plus an associate degree in Culinary Arts
Cook 4: 3 years of relevant professional cooking experience or 2 years of experience and an associate degree in Culinary Arts
Must meet assessment criteria to move up within the cook levels
Ability to work at a high pace with a variety of kitchen equipment
Must be able to adhere to Steamboat Culinary Guidelines
Expected to interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers, and management consistent with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp’s Service Excellence standards
Must have current Food Handler and Allergy training certificate, or must attend Food Handler and Aller-train certification courses for Alterra Mountain company within 14 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Cook 1: Preferred experience as a basic prep cook and/or counter service worker

Responsibilities

Prepares various foods, under supervision, for restaurant and banquets.
Assist in maintaining appropriate quality and production.
Maintain high pace while cooking/prepping for a high-volume restaurant and other functions.
Participates in cost control and ongoing sanitation practices.
Set work area according to station guide.
Knife skills appropriate for cook level.
Will label, date, rotate product and keep a clean station.
Properly store food in correct and allotted areas.
Complete Food Handler and Allergen training.
Ensure compliance with established health and safety procedures.
Report all observations of damaged/ dangerous equipment.
Conduct and record time and temps at station.
Has awareness of storage areas, labeling and dating.
Takes direction from Chefs, Sous Chefs, and outlet managers.
Organize station to create greatest efficiency and keep work area and kitchen organized and clean at all times, adhering to all state and local sanitary requirements.
Assist Sous Chef and Chef with securing/storing food deliveries with knowledge of food hierarchy placement.
Support with communication/notification regarding product outages.
86'd items, product shortages, low inventory items.
Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees
Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees
Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees to rest, relax and recharge
Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.
Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
401(k) plan with generous company match
Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
Free regional bus pass