Hotel Cook - Winter 26.27 Seasonal - Full/Part Time

Alterra • Steamboat Springs, CO

1d • $20 - $25

About The Position

The Steamboat Grand Hotel is seeking cooks for its culinary teams, serving the Crooked Antler, The Grand Market, and banquet department. Cooks at levels 1 through 4 help prepare food for restaurants and banquets, maintain food quality and production, and work at a high pace in a high-volume kitchen. The ideal candidate brings creativity and passion to the kitchen and supports culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.

Specific duties vary by skill level. Cooks work under supervision and direction from chefs, sous chefs, and outlet managers, follow station guides and culinary guidelines, and maintain an efficient, clean, and organized work area. The role includes food safety, sanitation, inventory, product storage, and communication responsibilities. The position is seasonal and offers full- or part-time work. Applicants must attach a resume.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of previous work history or education.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to work at a high pace with a variety of kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow Steamboat Culinary Guidelines.
• Must meet assessment criteria to advance between cook levels.
• Must hold current Food Handler and Allergy training certificates or complete the relevant Alterra Mountain Company certification courses within 14 days of employment.
• Minimum age of 16 for Cook 1; minimum age of 18 for Cook 2–4.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Applicants must submit an attached resume.

Nice To Haves

• Cook 1: Basic prep cook and/or counter service experience is preferred but not required.
• Cook 2: One year of relevant professional cooking experience.
• Cook 3: Two years of professional cooking experience, or one year plus an associate degree in Culinary Arts.
• Cook 4: Three years of relevant professional cooking experience, or two years of experience plus an associate degree in Culinary Arts.
• Intermediate skiing or riding ability is required for certain locations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various foods for restaurants and banquets under supervision.
• Help maintain appropriate food quality and production.
• Cook and prep at a high pace for a high-volume restaurant and other functions.
• Participate in cost control and ongoing sanitation practices.
• Set up the work area according to the station guide and use knife skills appropriate to the cook level.
• Label, date, and rotate products; store food in the appropriate designated areas and keep the station clean.
• Complete Food Handler and Allergen training and follow established health and safety procedures.
• Report damaged or dangerous equipment.
• Conduct and record station time and temperature checks; maintain awareness of storage areas, labeling, and dating.
• Take direction from chefs, sous chefs, and outlet managers.
• Organize the station and kitchen for efficiency and keep work areas clean and organized in accordance with state and local sanitary requirements.
• Help the chef and sous chef receive and store food deliveries, following food hierarchy placement.
• Communicate product outages, 86'd items, shortages, and low-inventory items.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Interact positively with guests, coworkers, and management in accordance with service excellence standards.

Benefits

• Free Alterra Mountain Pass for eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer; free IKON Pass for eligible employees.
• Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees.
• Vacation and sick time policies for eligible employees.
• Discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, and other items.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, and FSAs for Year Round, Flex Year Round, and Season-to-Season employees.
• Apex-MEC minimum essential coverage plan for seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage, including preventive visits, urgent care, free telehealth, limited hospitalization, prescription drug benefits, and free multilingual behavioral health.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Discounted tuition through a partner online university.
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees.
• Free regional bus pass.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed