Entry Level Line Cook chez Sundance Mountain Resort

Job Title: Entry Level Line Cook

Rate of Pay: $21.00/Hour

Shift: Monday through Sunday

Part Time (30 hrs/week) or Full Time (40 hrs/week)

Seasonal Full-Time or Seasonal Part-Time Positions available (possible full-time positions available to transfer to in the spring)

Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Expected Start Date: December 1st, 2025 

Summary

Entry level line cooks may be selected to support any of Sundance's outlets, including The Foundry Grill, Mountain Camp Café, The Lookout, Banquets, Deli, and The Tree Room. This position is responsible for preparing and cooking food to Sundance standards in a timely manner and in a sanitary environment. Sundance offers a great learning environment and opportunities to advance as skill and proficiency are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and follow directions on the daily prep list.
• Prepare foods in the correct quantity and preparation style as shown to you by a supervisor.
• Properly season and taste food preparation to ensure it meet the correct standard set by a supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace. Organization of your tasks to complete them in a timely manner.
• Organize and store food deliveries daily. Following the direction of your supervisor.
• Basic knife skills and proper handling techniques are used.
• Read and follow basic recipe directions from the standard kitchen recipes.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment such as: Stove, oven, fryer, pans, pots, blenders, mixers and whatever other equipment is needed.
• Properly label and date food preparation (FIFO – First in, First out)
• Store prepared foods in the correct location and manner.
• Follow proper cleaning procedures for kitchen equipment as outlined by your supervisor.
• Support recycling for metal and plastic in all abilities.
• Minimize food waste in preparation.
• Clean kitchen prep areas in entirety PRIOR to checking out with your supervisor to leave.
• May assist in the Employee Café or other food outlets as directed.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Three months to one year of experience cooking in a comparable establishment; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Good working knowledge of fresh seasonal produce; meat and poultry preparation for cooking.

• Must have or obtain a current food handlers permit within 30 days of employment.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits:

• Benefits package that includes: subsidized medical, dental, vision, 401k & paid time off policy.
• Employee discounts on dining and resort amenities

• Season Pass

Disclaimer

This is a general description of this job. All employees of Sundance Mountain Resort will be required to perform any task that is asked of him/her within legal and ethical parameters and company policy.