Hotel Cook - Winter 26.27 Seasonal - Full/Part 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.

Benefits

• Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees
• Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees
• Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees
• Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage (covers preventive visits, urgent care visits, free telehealth, limited hospitalization, prescription drug benefits, and free multilingual behavioral health)
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Free regional bus pass

About the role

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. Positions range from entry-level Cook 1 to Cook 4 for those with multiple years of experience.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Demonstrate knife skills appropriate for cook level
• 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
• Maintain awareness of storage areas, labeling, and dating
• Take direction from Chefs, Sous Chefs, and outlet managers
• Organize station to create greatest efficiency and keep work area and kitchen 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, and low inventory items
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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 within 14 days of employment

Qualifications

• 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

Pay

Steamboat Springs area base hourly pay range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel.