Full Time (5-day/week) Seasonal Position
Approximate Start/End Dates: 11/19/26 - 04/07/27
*Required to work before Opening Day (11/26/26) and after Closing Day (04/04/27)
The Children's Ski School Chef prepares lunch for children and instructors of the Children's Ski School. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who wants to be an essential part of our guest experience; serving lunch in the Children's Ski School. As a chef at Telluride Ski & Snowboard School, you will work with our youngest guests ranging in age from 3 - 6 years old. A desire to work around children is a must for this position. In addition to preparing lunch, you will be responsible for the overall kitchen organization including menu planning, food ordering, problem solving, and maintaining a clean kitchen. Working at Telluride will offer you the opportunity to build lasting relationships within Ski & Snowboard School for years to come.
Responsibilities:ย ย
ย ย ย ย ย ย Ensure sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Become certified Food Protection Manager.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Kitchen organization including maintaining clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Creating menus and the corresponding food preparation plan.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Prepares a daily staff breakfast including coffee/tea, bagels, oatmeal, etc.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Clean, stock, and restock serving line and refrigerated case.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Inventory control including ordering food with Sysco and Shamrock.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Managing a budget of kitchen costs.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Open and conduct lunch operations. Close, clean, and conduct next-day prep for the Children's Ski School lunch room.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Works closely with the 3-6YO Children's Ski School Supervisor as well as team of Indoor Attendants.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Coach Lead Indoor Attendant on lunch preparations on your days off.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Provides a guest experience that exceeds the guest's expectation.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Adheres to Telluride Ski & Golf policies and procedures.
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Qualifications:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
ย ย ย ย ย ย At least 1-year prior experience in a high-volume food service environment.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Excited and willing to work in an environment with young children (3-6 years old).
ย ย ย ย ย ย Must be authorized to work in the USA. We are not sponsoring work visas at this time.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Must be able to work full time over the busy holiday weeks/weekends.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Positive and energetic.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Strong communication skills.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Team player.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Be able to identify areas that need improvement and have initiative to seek solutions.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.ย
ย ย ย ย ย ย Ability to write correspondence.ย
ย ย ย ย ย ย Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests and other employees.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Ability to do math.ย
ย ย ย ย ย ย High school diploma or GED preferred.ย
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Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and listen. The employee is required to use hands to perform essential function of the position. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms and balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.ย Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits:
ย ย ย ย ย ย Employee Season Ski Pass
ย ย ย ย ย ย 10 $75 Friends and Family Lift Tickets (Not for Resale)
ย ย ย ย ย ย Accrued Paid Sick Leave
ย ย ย ย ย ย Discounted Employee Shuttles
ย ย ย ย ย ย Real Deal Lift Tickets that give access to Free Skiing at many Colorado Resorts
ย ย ย ย ย ย $50 Lift Tickets at Vail Resort-owned ski areas
ย ย ย ย ย ย Discounted Ski + Snowboard School for friends and family (subject to availability)
ย ย ย ย ย ย Discounted Lodging (subject to availability)
ย ย ย ย ย ย Discounts at the resort's retail outlets
ย ย ย ย ย ย Housing at Big Billies Employee Housing is available
Pay:
$23 - 24/hr; dependent on experience.
Successful Completion of Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Background Checkย will be required for those who are extended a job offer. Failure to disclose history as well as convictions of felony and serious misdemeanors may disqualify you from employment as an indoor attendant. Serious misdemeanors can be, but not limited to, crimes of violence and crimes that speak to a person's honesty and integrity, such as perjury or theft.ย