Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp Looking For Cook At Steamboat Springs, Colorado Full Time

Who We Are: Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A.®  is known as the friendliest mountain destination in the world, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing an outstanding experience for our staff and guests alike. Working at Steamboat Resort can be the most rewarding seasonal experience or become a lifelong career. You will also be a part of Steamboat’s future as we move full steam ahead with the resort’s largest transformation and redevelopment in history. Find out more about this exciting project at www.steamboat.com/fullsteamahead. Fair warning: Starting a job at Steamboat will lead to endless fun, lifelong friendships, and a rooted sense of community.

Who We’re Looking For: Friendly folks who want to work at the best ski resort, play in Champagne Powder and meet friends from around the world. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment and our communities. If you like to provide incredible guest service with a friendly attitude, you’re ready to join our team. If your dream job includes skiing and riding, interacting with guests, rewarding work, free concerts, fireworks, employee parties and more-we’d love to hear from you!

Perks & Benefits: Steamboat offers many exciting perks and benefits including a Alterra Mountain Company ski pass for you and eligible dependents, competitive compensation, free bus passes to surrounding areas, retail/rental discounts, food & beverage discounts, industry pro deal discounts, friends & family discounted tickets subject to restrictions, reservations and/or blackout dates. Steamboat also offers access to employee housing (based on availability and employment status), a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, Employee Assistance Program, Accrued Sick Pay and a chance to learn and advance within Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. Steamboat employees are also eligible for discounted tuition with partner online universities for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education.

Steamboat is looking for cooks of all skill levels to join the growing culinary team. From entry level Cook 1 to Cook 4 for those who have multiple years of experience. Steamboat has multiple food and beverage outlets across the resort and applicants will be considered for each location and placed based on their skill level. 

Detailed job description, including responsibilities, work performed, tools or equipment used, etc.:

• Job details vary based on skill level as outlined in specific job descriptions
• Duties include but are not limited to:

• • Prepares various foods, under supervision, for restaurant and banquets.
  • Assist in maintaining appropriate quality and production.
  • Maintain high pace while cooking/prpping for a high-volume restaurant and other functions.
  • Participates in cost control and ongoing sanitation practices.
  • Set work area according to station guide
  • Knife skills appropriate for cook level
  • Will label, date, rotate product and keep a clean station. Properly store food in correct and allotted areas.
  • Complete Food Handler and Allergen training.  Ensure compliance with established health and safety procedures.
  • Report all observations of damaged/ dangerous equipment. 
  • Conduct and record time and temps at station. Has awareness of storage areas, labeling and dating.
  • Takes direction from Chefs, Sous Chefs, and outlet managers.
  • Organize station to create greatest efficiency and keep work area and kitchen organized and clean at all times, adhering to all state and local sanitary requirements.
  • Assist Sous Chef and Chef with securing/storing food deliveries with knowledge of food hierarchy placement.
  • Support with communication/notification regarding product outages. 86’d items, product shortages, low inventory items.
  • Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.

Minimum skills, experience, education, and ability required for this job:

• 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 or an associate degree in Culinary Arts
• 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
• Ability to work at a high pace with a variety of kitchen equipment
• Must be able to adhere to Steamboat Culinary Guidelines
• Expected to interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers, and management consistent with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp’s Service Excellence standards

Physical Requirements:

• Must be minimum of 16 years of age for Cook 1
• Must be minimum 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

Miscellaneous information:

• This is an hourly non-exempt position and is subject to overtime pay
• Position requires working weekends and holidays as needed

• All Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation employees are required to follow adapting COVID policies and guidelines.

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Steamboat area base hourly pay range: $20.00 – $27.00 per hour

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer