Prep Cook, Winter 26/27

Crystal Mountain•Enumclaw, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Crystal Mountain is seeking a Prep Cook for the Winter 26/27 season. This role is part of the Food & Beverage team and reports to the Executive Sous Chef and Lead Cook. The Prep Cook is responsible for maintaining food handling safety standards and kitchen cleanliness, understanding basic measuring units and math, changing propane when needed, regulating food quality and standards, being proficient at their assigned station, assisting the dishwasher when needed, keeping their station clean and stocked, assisting with closing duties, and prepping for the following day. Crystal Mountain is the Pacific Northwest’s premier destination for skiers, snowboarders, and summer adventurers, and is part of Alterra Mountain Company. The company culture embraces empowerment, authenticity, collaboration, and purpose, aiming to shape the future of mountain adventure.

Requirements

Must have basic knife skills.
Must have prior kitchen experience.
Must possess strong food safety knowledge and demonstrate ability and desire to promote all food handling guidelines as dictated by Washington State law.
General food knowledge and excellent palette.
Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other common office equipment on a constant basis.
Auditory and visual acuity to operate computers, phones, mobile devices and basic office equipment on a constant basis.
Ability to work for extended periods of time sitting, bending, reaching, and speaking on a constant basis.
Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, pushing and pulling on an occasional basis.
Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.

Responsibilities

Regulates food handling safety standards and kitchen cleanliness.
Must be aware of basic measuring units and basic math.
Changes propane when needed.
Uses palette and knowledge to regulate food quality and standards.
Is proficient in their assigned station.
May be able and willing to help dishwasher from time to time.
Keeps own station clean and stocked at all times of business.
Helps all hands in closing duties at the end of service and preps for the following day as needed.
Protects the organization, the members and the guests by adhering to all safety, sanitation, food preparation, food storage and alcohol beverage control policies; including but not limited to Washington State Health and Liquor Department regulations.
Works to provide the greatest guest experience in all Food and Beverage venues by setting a high standard of service.
Abides by all Crystal Mountain employment guidelines.

Benefits

Free Alterra season pass (unlimited, direct to lift at all Alterra resorts) + Free Alterra season pass for spouse and dependents 25 & under
50% off window ticket price at IKON partner resorts
Free access to Alterra Mountain destinations during time off
Free ski-referral letters for employees to use at other mountain resorts during time off
Free friends & family day-ski vouchers (Periodic allotment)
Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Lessons
Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Rentals
Discounts on Gear Tune-Ups
Discounts on Food & Beverage
Discounts at Crystal Mountain Retail shops
Free Crystal branded swag
Pro deals on gear with 100s of brands
Discount Marketplace Deals on accessories, auto, electronics, entertainment, fitness, food, home, pet supplies, travel, and more
Employee-only Night Skiing events
Employee Housing Available for eligible positions
Accrued paid time off for eligible positions
Group health insurance for eligible positions
401K benefit and generous match with immediate vesting for all staff members over 18
Opportunities for growth, advancement, and year-round employment