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Sonnenalp Hotel

Cook II - Winter Seasonal

Vail, CO

$21.50 - $23/hr

The Sonnenalp Hotel is seeking a Full-Time Summer Seasonal Line Cook to join our talented culinary ... Wage: $21.50$23.00 per hour. (Includes culinary appreciation fee) Winter Seasonal Dates: 11/23/2026 ...

Sonnenalp Hotel

Cook II - Winter Seasonal

Vail, CO

$21.50 - $23/hr

The Sonnenalp Hotel is seeking a Full-Time Summer Seasonal Line Cook to join our talented culinary ... Wage: $21.50-$23.00 per hour. (Includes culinary appreciation fee) Winter Seasonal Dates: 11/23 ...

Sonnenalp Hotel

Cook II - Winter Seasonal

Vail, CO · On-site

$21.50 - $23/hr

The Sonnenalp Hotel is seeking a Full-Time Summer Seasonal Line Cook to join our talented culinary ... Wage: $21.50-$23.00 per hour. (Includes culinary appreciation fee) Winter Seasonal Dates: 11/23 ...

Alterra

Cashier - Winter Season

Winter Park, CO

$18/hr

Cooking experience preferred * 1 year front-of-house or customer service experience preferred ... Winter Park Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal ...

Zuma - Vail

Line Cook

Vail, CO · On-site

$18 - $22.75/hr

ZUMA VAIL - WINTER SEASON WALK-IN INTERVIEWS Join the Zuma Vail team for the 2026-2027 winter ... Sushi Cook * Steward WALK-IN INTERVIEWS Monday - Friday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (MT) Address:

Winter Park

Cook III *Pre-Hired Staff Only*

Winter Park, CO · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your ...

Alterra

Line Cook - Summer Season

Winter Park, CO

$19/hr

Winter Park Resort is hiring cooks of all skill levels to join our growing culinary team. With multiple food & beverage outlets across the resort, opportunities range from entry-level Cook 1 to ...

Powdr

Winter 26/27: Cook: Intermediate

Copper Mountain, CO · On-site

$20 - $21.50/hr

During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and ... Intermediate Cooks assist with food preparation, station setup, service execution, and general ...

Powdr

Winter 26/27: Cook: Beginner

Copper Mountain, CO · On-site

$17.50 - $19.20/hr

During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and ... Cook: Beginner Job Status: Seasonal Compensation and Benefits: * Compensation: Proposed hiring rate ...

POWDR Corp.

Winter 26/27: Cook: Beginner

Copper Mountain, CO · On-site

$17.50 - $19.20/hr

During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and ... Cook: Beginner Job Status: Seasonal Compensation and Benefits: * Compensation: Proposed hiring rate ...

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What is a Cooks Winter?

Cooks Winter are culinary professionals who prepare and cook food during the winter season, often in settings such as ski resorts, lodges, or seasonal restaurants. Their responsibilities include creating meals that are hearty and suitable for colder weather, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring food safety standards are met. These cooks often work in fast-paced environments and may need to adapt to unique challenges such as limited supplies or working in remote locations. Flexibility, the ability to handle high-volume service, and strong teamwork skills are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cooks Winter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cooks Winter, you need solid food preparation skills, knowledge of safe food handling practices, and often a food safety certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and potentially specialized tools for winter or remote environments is valuable. Strong teamwork, adaptability, and time management help cooks excel in fast-paced, often physically demanding conditions. These skills ensure efficient kitchen operations, consistent food quality, and safety in seasonal or challenging environments.

What are some unique challenges that cooks face during the winter season, and how can they prepare for them?

Cooks working during the winter season often face unique challenges such as fluctuating ingredient availability, increased demand for hearty dishes, and the need to maintain food safety in colder conditions. Seasonal menu adjustments and creative use of preserved or root vegetables become essential. Additionally, winter events and holidays can lead to busier shifts and higher customer volumes, so strong time management and teamwork are crucial. Preparing by staying organized, communicating effectively with suppliers, and collaborating closely with the kitchen team can help cooks thrive during this period.

What is the difference between Cooks Winter vs Cooks Summer?

AspectCooks WinterCooks Summer
Work EnvironmentPrimarily indoor, cold-weather kitchens or seasonal outdoor setupsIndoor kitchens, outdoor events, or seasonal outdoor venues
CertificationsFood safety, culinary certificationsFood safety, culinary certifications
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, resorts, winter festivalsRestaurants, outdoor events, summer festivals
Work SchedulePeak in winter months, seasonal shiftsPeak in summer months, seasonal shifts

Both Cooks Winter and Cooks Summer require similar culinary skills and certifications. The main difference lies in their seasonal focus and work environments, with Cooks Winter working primarily in cold-weather settings and Cooks Summer in outdoor or warm-weather venues. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find roles aligned with their seasonal preferences and experience.

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Infographic showing various Cooks Winter job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, and 41% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Winter 26/27: Advanced Pastry Cook

POWDR Corp.

Copper Mountain, CO • On-site

$20.70/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.
Job Title: Cook: Advanced
Job Status: Seasonal
Compensation and Benefits:
  • Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $20.70+, 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.

Job Summary:
The Cook: Advanced is responsible for preparing high-quality meals while maintaining consistency and adherence to established culinary standards. This role performs efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, demonstrating advanced cooking techniques and supporting the training and development of fellow cooks. The Advanced Cook must exhibit creativity, strong attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure while leading by example. The ideal candidate brings a passion for food, a solid understanding of kitchen operations, and a positive, team-oriented approach to daily production. Cooks: Advanced who will be responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food items in a restaurant.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Prepares and maintains assigned station efficiently, cleanly, and in an organized manner.
  • Follows prep sheets accurately and works with a sense of urgency.
  • Prepares food according to established recipes, specifications, and standards.
  • Reads, understands, and consistently follows recipes and departmental standards.
  • Takes ownership of products used within the outlet and manages them to ensure quality control and minimal waste.
  • Supervises and guides lower-level cooks regarding proper food handling, product rotation, safety, sanitation, and overall organization of food production areas.
  • Manages production on assigned station and coordinates effectively with lower-level cooks on their stations, demonstrating strong kitchen awareness.
  • Communicates anticipated issues or challenges to higher-level cooks and/or management in a timely manner.
  • Assists in the direction, training, and supervision of kitchen staff as needed.
  • Ensures adherence to all established kitchen policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Assists with food ordering and inventory management when required.
  • Completes all reasonable tasks assigned by a supervisor.
  • Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation with service staff to ensure smooth operations.
  • Advanced Cooks are responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other menu items in accordance with restaurant standards.
  • Must be flexible to work in various restaurant outlets as needed.

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 POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.
  • Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper "culture" with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest's expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.
  • This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Must be able to supervise lower rated cooks from time to time in the absence of a kitchen foreman
  • May be asked to supervise the opening or closing of the restaurant to include:
    • Utilizing opening and closing duty checklists are followed by other kitchen staff
    • Preparing any orders as directed by the Chef or Foreman
    • Ensuring all culinary staff is checked out prior to their shift departure

Personal Attributes:
  • Is honest and has the highest integrity
  • Is able to handle and manage confidential information
  • Professional appearance.Adheres to all grooming guidelines
  • Follows established policies and procedures
  • Is supportive of Core Values
  • Sets the example for others and is above reproach
  • Is organized in tasks.Sees projects through to the finish.Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.
  • Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment
  • Is flexible with hours and days of work
  • Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week
  • Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life

Basic Requirements:
  • The senses of taste and smell are used frequently
  • Must own non-slip shoes
  • This job requires the ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • One (1) year of culinary experience in a high-volume environment at a restaurant, resort, or private club required.

Preferred Experience and Special Skills:
  • Has strong abilities in all applicable cooking techniques and practices.
  • Ability to work multiple stations in an outlet, work off prep list and complete station set up in time allotted, fabricates items to standard during service and completes prep list for next service period.
  • Has mastered knife skills.
  • Must be able to expedite production line during service
  • Ability to learn, understands, and practices all aspects of cost control.

Position was originally posted on July 31st. This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, August 19th.
POWDR-Copper 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 Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado's playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment.
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Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Park City, UT, US

Year founded

1993

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