Advanced Cook

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world. With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success. Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until June 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first). Employee Benefits Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Excellent training and professional development Referral Program To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary Job Summary: Are you seeking fun and adventurous employment opportunities in the world’s best Ski Resorts? If you would like to learn the culinary side of a food and beverage operation, this is the job for you. By joining the F&B team, you will develop new and varied skills in a dynamic work environment. Regardless of your specific job, you will help deliver an Experience of a Lifetime for our guests and fellow employees by living our core values; Serve Others, Do Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe and Have Fun! Responsible for supporting the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to execute, prepare and ensure quality service in our culinary operations. Perform daily back of house culinary tasks to deliver excellent culinary service to resort guests, including but not limited to the following: Setting and stocking work stations as necessary; Preparing a wide variety of basic to complex menu items; and Assisting other cooks as needed. Job Specifications: Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $29.22/hr Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026 Shift Type: Full Time hours available Schedule Availability: Weekends and Holidays. Housing Availability: Yes Job Responsibilities: Make connections with guests and co-workers Share our passion for the mountains during service Follow the leaderships guidelines as outlined during the daily pre-shift meeting Prepare a range of food items in a fun teamwork oriented environment Maintain clean and tidy workstations throughout and at the end of the work day Ski/Snowboard out after work (optional + location dependent) Other duties as assigned Job Requirements: Minimum 2 years of culinary experience Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Desire to learn and grow Must be able to communicate fluently in English Ability to stand for extended periods of time The expected pay range is$22.00/hr - $29.22/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors. In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers. Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vail Resorts