Steamboat Resort
Hotel Cook - Summer 2026 Seasonal - Full/Part Time
🇺🇸Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States26 days ago
$40,000 – $50,000MidFull Time
Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ® is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. 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.
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For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Steamboat Grand Hotel is seeking Cooks to join our culinary teams. We are looking for Cooks to elevate our culinary offerings in our three dining venues the Crooked Antler, The Grand Market, and our banquet department. The ideal candidate will bring creativity and passion to our kitchen and maintain high standards of food quality. Join us and be part of a team committed to culinary excellence and guest satisfaction. From entry level Cook 1 to Cook 4 for those who have multiple years of experience.
An attached pdf or word document of your resume is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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/prepping 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
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
2 years of previous work history/education required
Must read, write, and speak fluently in English
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
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
Must meet assessment criteria to move up within the cook levels
Ability to work at a high pace with a variety of kitchen equipment
Must be able to adhere to Steamboat Culinary Guidelines
Intermediate skiing/riding ability required for certain locations
Expected to interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers, and management consistent with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp’s Service Excellence standards
Must have current Food Handler and Allergy training certificate, or must attend Food Handler and Aller-train certification courses for Alterra Mountain company within 14 days of employment
The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s 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 many region-specific benefits.
Steamboat Springs area base hourly pay range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
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.
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 walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.
Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.
Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.
This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.
Employment with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation or any of its affiliates is “at will” meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.
This position is located in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Steamboat Springs, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado.
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.
