Kitchen Staff Jobs in Vail, CO

The Kitchen Staff are the backbone of the hospitality service industry, responsible for a broad range of duties. They ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen by preparing ingredients, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, assisting in food preparation, and maintaining stock levels of food and supplies. They are also responsible for maintaining high hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen to assure the quality of food served to guests. Additionally, they might be required to handle customer service related issues, such as taking orders, serving food, and addressing customer complaints.

To excel in this role, Kitchen Staff should possess a number of key skills and certifications. They should have a food handler's certificate, signifying they are trained in food safety practices. A good level of physical fitness and endurance is also important as the job involves standing for long hours and handling heavy kitchen equipment. Strong teamwork, time management, and multitasking skills are indispensable to cope with the fast-paced working environment. Prior to becoming a Kitchen Staffer, individuals may have roles like Wait Staff, Dishwasher, or Food Prep Assistant to gain relevant experience in the hospitality industry.

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Kitchen Steward

  • Avon, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Avon, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Date Posted: 6/11/2025 Location: The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa City: Avon State: CO Country: United States of America Category: East West Hospitality Description Want to be part of a dynamic...

Pastry Cook

  • Beaver Creek, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Beaver Creek, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 1 day ago

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging- of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We return trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into...

Sous Chef - Housing May Be Available

  • Beaver Creek, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Beaver Creek, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 2 days ago

preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations Assist with the development, production, and training of menu items, including station playbooks,...

Cook

  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether its your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or...

Senior Executive Chef

  • Vail, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Vail, CO
  • 3 days ago

Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all food preparation areas (e.g., banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge and employee cafeteria) and all support areas (e.g., dish room and purchasing...

Advanced Cook

  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 4 days ago

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Restaurant Crew

  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether its your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or...

Pastry Chef

  • Vail, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Vail, CO
  • 7 days ago

un pastry chef (Vail) the left bank restaurant compensation: Hourly depending on experience employment type: job title: pastry chef Job opportunity in the high Rockies. The Left Bank Restaurant in...

Cook 2 (Line Cook)

  • Beaver Creek, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Beaver Creek, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 7 days ago

garbage containers Rinse out and wash garbage cans Sort bottles, plastics, and other recyclable items Stack clean dishes and transfer equipment to the proper storage area Transports dirty dishes to the dishwashing...

Line Cook 3

  • Vail, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Vail, CO
  • 8 days ago

Nestled at the base of Vail Mountain, along the banks of Gore Creek, Grand Hyatt Vail is located in the heart of Vail Valley within the Cascade Village neighborhood. Featuring Vail's premier...

Pastry Cook

  • Avon, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Avon, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 9 days ago

Date Posted: 6/3/2025 Location: The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa City: Avon State: CO Country: United States of America Category: East West Hospitality Description J oin our team at renowned The...

Line Cook

  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 9 days ago

Who We Are: Caring is at the heart of everything we do! Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center is located in Breckenridge, Colorado - the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Nestled between the...

Pastry Cook

  • Avon, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Avon, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 11 days ago

Pastry Cook Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,634 current hospitality jobs what where Pastry Cook The Ritz-Carlton,...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 11 days ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Pastry Chef /Lead Line Chef

  • Avon, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Avon, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 15 days ago

PASTRY CHEF /LEAD LINE CHEF (Avon) Mirabelle restaurant image 1 of 12 55 village road compensation: Upon experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Cook MIRABELLE At beaver...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Vail, CO

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Vail, CO offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Vail, CO
None
41.7%
Less than 1 year
37.0%
1-2 years
14.4%
4-6 years
4.4%
6-8 years
2.6%


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