Cook II - Winter Seasonal
$44,720–$44,720 year
On-siteVail, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Prepare high-quality dishes with consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail across assigned stations, including meats, vegetables, and seafood. Monitor food quality, rotate inventory in walk-ins and freezers to minimize waste, and properly store all items. Control the pace of food orders and manage the ticket flow while maintaining sanitation guidelines and safety precautions. Perform opening and closing procedures, handle equipment and small wares, and communicate effectively with front-of-house staff. Work full-time during the winter seasonal period from November 23, 2026, to April 4, 2027, earning $21.50 to $23.00 per hour.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years prior experience in kitchens
- Prior use of kitchen equipment, to include knifes, oven, mixers, etc.
- Prior use of POS system
- Able to read, understand, and produce in a timely manner
- Must be familiar with proper use and cleaning of relevant kitchen equipment and machinery
- Basic knowledge of soups, stocks and sauces
- Proficient knowledge of saut�ing, culling, broiling, poaching, boiling, steaming, braising
- Proficient knife handling skills
- Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
- Knowledge of fabrication of basic proteins
- Must maintain a performance review score of 3.0 or higher
- Employee must be in full uniform when entering the kitchen
- Clean and neat appearance is a must
- Complete knowledge and adherence to kitchen policies and procedures
- Know all safety and emergency procedures
- Must be flexible and able to work in different stations in kitchens
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Culinary degree
- Prior experience in a fine dining setting
- Prior use of kitchen equipment, to include knifes, oven, mixers, etc.
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