Lead Back of House — Seasonal Cook

Job overview

The Lead Back of House — Seasonal Cook role is onsite in Vail, CO, paying $22–$29.22 per hour. It is a winter seasonal 2026/2027 position with full-time hours available. Vail Resorts operates resorts and describes its work as creating memorable experiences for guests and employees. The cook supports kitchen operations alongside the Chef, helping maintain food quality, safety, and teamwork. Ingredient preparation, inventory practices, and sanitation contribute to an efficient kitchen and a positive guest dining experience.

What you'll do

• Understand kitchen equipment and train other kitchen staff in its use
• adhere to and enforce food preparation, cleanliness, and sanitation standards
• maintain knowledge of menu items and ingredients
• prepare ingredients and maintain par levels
• track ingredient inventory using first-in, first-out practices and monitor food waste.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead back of house

seasonal cook

kitchen operations

vail co

vail resorts

$22–$29.22/hr

winter seasonal 2026/2027

full-time hours

food safety

inventory

housing available

free ski lessons

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free employee passes and ski lessons
• discounted lift tickets for friends and family
• discounts on lodging, food, gear, and shuttles
• 401(k)
• employee assistance program
• training and professional development
• referral program.

Why this role

The seasonal role includes housing availability, free employee passes and ski lessons, and employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles.

About the employer

Vail Resorts is hiring for this role. Industry: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. Sector: 72.