Location: Killington, Vermont

Killington and Pico Resort is the biggest mountain in the East, home to the most adventure you’ll find all year long, and a great place to start, build and grow your career. With seven distinct mountain areas, including Vermont’s highest lift-serviced peak, the opportunities are endless throughout the longest ski season in the East, and into the summer with mountain biking, golf and more. Join an enthusiastic team that strives to deliver the best guest experience possible, while taking advantage of all these mountains have to offer. Killington Resort is committed to employee wellness, safety, growth opportunities, and provides a wide variety of resort benefits, including access to our unparalleled playground. 

 Compensation and Benefits:  

Compensation: Starting pay rate of $21.00, actual wage will be adjusted based on experience. 

Benefits: Full-time, seasonal position eligible for a season pass for employee/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.  

Job Summary:

As part of the culinary team of a restaurant or other food service establishment Line Cooks report directly to the Executive Chef at Killington/Pico Ski Resort where they prepare ingredients and dishes under the guidance of a supervisor. Duties include preparing, seasoning and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food items. Line Cooks will perform work station cleaning duties, including washing dishes and items used in food preparation. Line Cooks will also help to maintain the outdoor service areas, loading docks, building entrances and garbage disposal areas by removing snow and spreading sand/grit.

Summary of Key Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

Assist with stocking and setting up kitchen stations

Prepare food including cleaning and cutting ingredients, cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers, grab-and-go items, and snacks

Plate prepared foods based on chefs’ direction

Work with servers and customers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time

Wash and clean the kitchen and cooking utensils and store and organize kitchen/restaurant items

Ensure that the kitchen operation follows the highest standards of hygiene, meeting all food safety standards and regulations

Must be willing to assist a small team when working a station

Take initiative to work on other tasks for the success of the restaurant

Complete daily prep lists and temp logs

Step in to help others in need

Assist with snow removal as needed

Perform other tasks as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

At least one year cooking experience

Excellent kitchen knowledge and ability to work as part of a team

Strong organization and active listening skills

Excellent customer service skills

The ability to work on your feet for most of the day and to lift 50 pounds

To be able to work at a high paced, high-volume outlet

Exceptional time management skills

Strong hospitality standards (be memorable, connected, friendly, helpful, and create joy) that correlate with teamwork and respect to all guests, co-workers, and supervisors

Serve safe or food safety certified highly encouraged

Works odd hours (i.e. late evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to learn quickly

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to build relationships

Ability to communicate efficiently

It is the policy of Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC to provide equal opportunity and employment to all staff and applicants.  No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, age, physical or mental condition, or any qualified individual with a disability or veteran status. 
 
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