HOUSING AVAILABLE, EXCELLENT STARTING PAY, HEALTH BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY 1ST DAY OF THE MONTH AFTER THE START DATE. APPLY TODAY!
Pay Range: $21.50-$27.50/hr
At A-Basin, we look to be thoughtful, creative, and energetic and we are known not only for our A-mazing skiing and riding, but also for our A-mazing Food and Beverage options.
Apply now and come join our Food and Beverage team!
Status: Seasonal Hourly (Non-exempt)
Food and Beverage employees at Arapahoe Basin are committed to creating “a day worth repeating” for our guests by ensuring legendary service and high-quality food throughout our F&B outlets.
Food and Beverage cooks are eligible for a staging program that relates to applicable pay based on experience. See the staging requirements below.
Requirements:Benefits and Perks for this position include:
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for full-time employees beginning on the 1st of the month following the date of hire
- 401(k) for eligible employees
- Paid time-off for all full-time employees
- A shift meal on each day working
- Unlimited access to scenic chair lift rides, hiking/mountain biking trails, disc golf, and more!
Much more! Check out all of our perks and benefits here!
Essential Responsibilities:
Cook II: $21.50 - $25.75/hr
- Positively interact with and prepare food for guests in our food court-style restaurants ensuring consistent, quality, food and excellent guest service
- Perform “spot” checks on lower-level cooks to ensure recipes and cleaning guidelines are being followed
- Prepare F&B station(s) for your shift with regard to business volumes including preparation of backups, sanitizer bins, and general organization of the kitchen area
- Prepare food items at assigned stations according to recipes and A-Basin standards
- Rotate and store food supplies according to food safety guidelines and the manager's instructions to minimize waste
- Clean and inspect kitchen equipment. Report any issues immediately to the supervisor
- Follow procedures to create a safe work environment for yourself and others
- Maintain a professional appearance and attitude in the kitchen
- Be a team player and assist other team members to ensure the best overall quality of food and cleanliness in the kitchen
- Assist with special event meals for staff and guests
- Help to do our part with waste removal including landfill trash, recycling, and composting
- Perform other duties as assigned
Cook III: $22.00 - $27.50/hr; Ability to fulfill all Cook II requirements in addition to the following:
- Prepare and create food items in “line” style cooking; ensure consistent and high-quality food as well as excellent guest service
- Have the knowledge to work multiple F&B stations to cover breaks or employee absences
- Assist managers in creating prep lists for other kitchen employees
- Assist with preparing special event meals for staff and guests
- Follow waste, recycling, and composting procedures in accordance with A-Basin’s environmental policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience Requirements:
Cook II: 2 months of previous experience working in quick service- or station-style F&B operations
Cook III: 1 year of experience in a quick-service casual restaurant or high-volume F&B business ; Some experience working all stations in a professional kitchen
Skills Required:
Cook II:
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to maintain awareness of surroundings at all times
- Ability to work efficiently without supervision when necessary
Cook III:
- Advanced knowledge of cooking methods and food identification
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain consistency and quality of similar tasks throughout an 8-hour shift
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to withstand high-altitude conditions at all times
- Ability to stand, walk, and navigate stairs throughout an 8-hour shift
- Ability to use full range of body motion and lift up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to bend, twist, kneel, squat, crawl, push, pull, and throw
Other Requirements:
- Must be available weekends and holidays
Work Environment:
- This position works almost 100% of the time in a kitchen in a high-altitude environment. Some work outside in a cold and snowy environment is possible on any given day. Most work is performed in a highly trafficked area in view of guests. This role involves a very frequent amount of high-volume guest interaction. Riding a chairlift may be required for this role. The use of utensils such as knives, cooking devices such as fryers, and cleaning tools such as mops is frequent.