Cook - Summer Season

Alterra • Winter Park, CO

2d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Winter Park Resort is hiring cooks of all skill levels to join its growing culinary team. This is a seasonal position with opportunities to grow culinary skills in a fast-paced mountain kitchen. The resort has multiple food and beverage outlets, offering roles from entry-level Cook 1 to advanced Cook 4 positions. Cooks will work across various stations, including grill, fryer, sauté, and expo. Experience in banquets and pastry is considered a plus. The role requires the ability to follow recipes, work collaboratively in a team, multitask effectively, and consistently aim to exceed guest expectations. Applicants will be considered for all locations and placed based on their skill level. An attached PDF or Word document of your resume is required.

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age for Cook 1
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age for Cook 2 - 4
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must read, write, and speak fluently in English
• Ability to work at a high pace with a variety of kitchen equipment
• Must be able to adhere to Winter Park Resort’s Culinary Guidelines
• Expected to interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers, and management consistent with Winter Park Resort’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, but not required
• 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
• Banquet and pastry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares various foods, under supervision, for restaurant and banquets.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate quality and production.
• Maintains a high pace while cooking/prepping for a high-volume restaurant and other functions.
• Participates in cost control and ongoing sanitation practices.
• Sets work area according to station guide.
• Demonstrates knife skills appropriate for cook level.
• Labels, dates, and rotates product, and keeps a clean station. Properly stores food in correct and allotted areas.
• Completes Food Handler and Allergen training. Ensures compliance with established health and safety procedures.
• Reports all observations of damaged/dangerous equipment.
• Conducts and records time and temperatures at the station. Has awareness of storage areas, labeling, and dating.
• Takes direction from Chefs, Sous Chefs, and outlet managers.
• Organizes station to create greatest efficiency and keeps work area and kitchen organized and clean at all times, adhering to all state and local sanitary requirements.
• Assists Sous Chef and Chef with securing/storing food deliveries with knowledge of food hierarchy placement.
• Supports communication/notification regarding product outages, 86'd items, product shortages, and low inventory items.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
• Mental health resources for all employees
• Food & beverage and retail discounts
• Onsite employee childcare based on availability
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree