Cook

Location: Nederland, Colorado

Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, about 20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver.

Eldora strives to deliver Colorados Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors. Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world class Nordic Center.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play!

• Free employee season pass and discounted dependent(s) season pass

• Free and discounted friends & family day passes

• Free RTD EcoPass

• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)

• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting

• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski Country resorts

• 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country)

Position Summary: As a Cook at our Eldora, you will play a key role in preparing high-quality meals and supporting the overall success of the kitchen team. Positioned above prep and line cooks, this role involves executing recipes with consistency, assisting with menu items, and ensuring food is prepared to resort standards. Youll help maintain kitchen organization, support inventory management, and uphold food safety and sanitation practices. The ideal candidate is experienced, reliable, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while delivering an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items to established recipes, portion sizes, and resort quality standards.

• Oversee and support line and prep cooks to ensure consistency and efficiency during service.

• Monitor food preparation and presentation to guarantee accuracy and guest satisfaction.

• Assist with daily kitchen organization, including station setup and breakdown.

• Maintain proper inventory levels by monitoring usage and communicating supply needs to supervisors.

• Ensure all food is stored, labeled, and rotated properly in accordance with food safety standards.

• Uphold sanitation and safety procedures, maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.

• Collaborate with chefs and kitchen leadership to develop specials, improve processes, and enhance guest experience.

• Adapt to changing guest volume and work effectively during peak service times.

• Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork, setting an example for other kitchen staff.

• Adheres to all company safety policies and procedures, actively contributing to a safe working environment for self, coworkers, and guests.

• All employees are expected to support Eldoras corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment by participating in our Sustainable Transportation Program. This includes choosing alternative transportation, carpooling, using the employee shuttle, and avoiding onsite parking on weekends and peak days. These actions help reduce Scope 3 emissions, lead by example, and ensure adequate parking for our guests.

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

• This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.

Specific Job Skills:

• High school degree or equivalent.

Preferred Skills:

• Proven cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen, resort, or restaurant setting

• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, recipes, and food safety standards

• Proficiency with kitchen equipment and knife skills

• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure during peak service times

• Strong teamwork and leadership skills to support and guide line and prep cooks

• Attention to detail and commitment to consistent food quality and presentation

• Time management and organizational skills to keep kitchen operations running smoothly

• Flexibility to adapt to changing menus, guest volume, and seasonal demands

• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams

• Food Handlers certification (or ability to obtain) required; culinary training or education preferred

Physical Demands:

• Bending, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling& prolonged standing.

• Must be able to stand, kneel, squat, and work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment for long periods of time.

• Eye/hand coordination & visual concentration on equipment.

• Concentrated reading and writing.

• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.

• Variation in temperature from hot to cold.

Schedule:

• Non-Peak Days (M-F): 7:30am-4:30pm or 9:30am-5:30pm

• Peak Days (Sa/Sun/Holidays): 6:30am-2:30pm or 9:30am-5:30pm

• This schedule represents an average work week and is subject to change based on guest volume, operational needs, and weather conditions.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $19+ actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

• Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available. Additionally, this position accumulates sick time.

POWDR-Eldora Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County, Colorado. 20 miles west of Boulder, CO. We are situated in the heart of Colorado's front range playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment. All employees must align with the Play Forever program which implements our core values through support and execution Powdrs corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldoras everyday operations. This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.