Pizza Cook - Summer 2026

PART-TIME or FULL-TIME | SEASONAL

This is where we’re supposed to give you a quick introduction about working at Jay Peak. Except there’s nothing quick about what your experiences will be or what our expectations are. In summary, we will expect you to work hard, to help fellow teammates, to service the guest and to have fun. In return, we will pay you fairly, let you know (and more importantly make you feel) that you are valued, and, if you’re so inclined, work with you to help create a career. Still interested? Keep reading.

The Pizza Cook prepares food for service to resort guests. This position performs any duties that relate to the operation of a food preparation area by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, other duties may be assigned)

• Cooks, ensures proper storage/handling of food and cleans within the kitchen.
• Prepares quality food with the best presentation at all times while staying in line with ServSafe.
• Performs all side duties necessary for daily business.
• Receives, stocks and maintains product for daily use.
• Supports the “Raised Jay” vision and values.
• Cleans and wraps the station or stations every night after service.
• Works in other Food & Beverage outlets as needed.
• Makes important decisions regarding the safety of staff/guests, including safety and cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Comes to work in proper uniform and adheres to proper grooming practices.
• Assists supervisor with ordering and inventory control.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read & interpret documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
ServSafe certification is preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays and fill in as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand or taste or smell and frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision requirements of this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid (non-weather) conditions and occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions and extreme heat (non-weather).
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a Winter Resort Area. It requires that work venues are varied, and in many cases include steep stairways, multi-level buildings and outdoor work areas, subject to very cold, sometimes wet or very sunny work sites. Some facilities are located at the base or bottom area and some are semi-remote and can only be reached by traveling via chair lift(s), skis or snowboards. Walking surfaces are frequently frozen, sloped and slippery. Proper footwear is a must, indoors and out. Work days and hours, as well as the number of hours required will vary, with an emphasis on weekends and holidays.

 

WHY WORK AT JAY PEAK?

We’re a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We’re rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We’re a family, one that gets to choose its members. We strive for an authentic, community driven Resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation. It’s not for everyone but we’re not looking for everyone-we’re looking for you.

IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Wage: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour, depending on work experience.
• Paid Sick Time
• 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service
• FREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents
• Employee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs)
• Seasonal employee parties
• Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties
• For a full listing of employee perks both on and off-property,

Jay Peak Resort is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Jay Peak Resort will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, or for a full listing of all physical demands/requirements, working conditions, environment, and all other ability qualifications for this role please contact the Human Resources office at Show phone number or View email address on jaypeakresort.applytojob.com.