Cooks - Winter 2025/26 at POWDR

, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

21.35

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cooking Techniques, Knife Skills, Food Safety, Food Preparation, Line Cooking, Customer Service, Multi-tasking, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Food Labeling, Sanitation, Time Management, Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Communication, Physical Stamina

Industry

Recreational Facilities

Description

Location: Bend, Oregon Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor. This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play! Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass Free and discounted friends & family day passes Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more) Employee housing program 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting Discounted onsite daycare Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more) Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts *** We are hiring for Cooks (Levels 1 & 2) across all lodge locations *** Cook1 (Prep Cook) Cook 2 (Line Cook) Position Summary Our cooks are experienced and career-oriented individuals who are career-oriented, creative, active, and seek to broaden their culinary expertise. They practice safety in and around the kitchen and are a leader in safe food handling. Understands the importance of personal hygiene, safe food handling practices, and basic culinary skills. Requires only minimal supervision. Understands the importance of standards, speed, and quality. We like to carry our stoke of the mountain into every corner of our Food & Beverage department. From our 2 base lodges to our mid-mountain lodge sitting at 7,800 feet, we offer just about every style of service. Across these lodges, our Food & Beverage department offers a full-service sit-down restaurant, multiple cafeterias, full-service bars, and our well-loved Pinnacles coffee shops. Positions available would be primarily for one outlet, but employees may occasionally be asked to help in other outlets, giving you the opportunity to expand your skills across the ski resort. If working at Pine Marten Lodge, be prepared for daily lift rides, which can be cold, rainy, snowy, or wet. Major Responsibilities/ Daily Essential Functions Ensure each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment by greeting and acknowledging every guest, answering commonly asked questions, and moving the guest through the service process promptly. Has strong abilities in all applicable cooking techniques and practices, including knife skills. Be familiar with all menu items, products, sides, dressings, sauces, toppings, garnishes, and most importantly, food allergies. Maintain a clean, sanitized, and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment, and dishes. Ability to work multiple stations in an outlet, food prep, and complete station set up promptly. Must be able to expedite the production line during the service period. Line cooking skills. High-quality service for guests and fellow employees with a friendly and cooperative attitude. Can handle fast-paced, potentially high-pressure environments. Prepares food according to the specifications of the recipes and adheres to correct portioning. Takes responsibility for the product used in their station and ensures freshness and quality. Must know about safely operating the slicer, knives, mixer, hot foods, ovens, grills, etc. Understand and follow proper food labeling, organization, and sanitation of walk-in coolers and freezers, and food rotation methods. Willing to cross-train on multiple stations and support any kitchen function as needed. Maintain a professional and personable appearance. Accountable for accurate time keeping. Responsible for clocking in and out with the employee pass. Completes any reasonable task assigned by the supervisor. Observe mountain-wide policies found in the Employee Handbook. Secondary Function Stocking and rotating products. Assist with dishwashing duties when needed. Bussing eatery areas when needed. Snow removal duties. Job Scope May help with training and directing kitchen staff according to the Outlet Chef’s needs. Interpersonal Contacts The position will have constant guest interaction. Position with interaction with all F&B staff members and other Mt. Bachelor employees. Specific Job Skills/Certifications License/Certifications: Oregon Food Handler’s Card Technical: Able to operate and understand the proper use of kitchen equipment. Physical Capabilities: Lifting 50+ pounds and long periods of standing. Additional: Must have a positive attitude. Flexible with hours and days of work. Able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week. Multi-tasking skills, desire to work as a team, ability to solve problems, and ability to anticipate changes in business levels. Education/Related Experience Minimum education required: High School Diploma or GED. Minimum time in related position: 1-3 years of cook experience required (DOE on Cook level). Formal culinary education is a plus. Physical Demands The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Such accommodation requires an interactive discussion with the Human Resources Department before such accommodation can be made. In addition to the specific conditions below, every position at Mt. Bachelor requires the ability to shovel snow, lift up to 10 pounds, and walk on steep and uneven surfaces. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will be required to frequently bend, reach, climb, push, pull, lift over 50 pounds, and stand for prolonged periods of time. Additionally, the position will require frequent visual concentration, rapid reactions to changes, and the utilization of hand/eye coordination. Current Hiring Rate: $18.25 - $21.35/hr (Dependent upon experience) Minimum Age Requirement: 16+ Come Work Where You Play! Please be aware incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed. Mt. Bachelor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mt. Bachelor is committed to creating a quality work environment which makes full use of the talents and contributions of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability or military status. POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. POWDR’s awesome places include Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Killington and Pico Mountain in Vermont; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; Snowbird in Utah; and SilverStar Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. POWDR also fuels adventure through a collection of experiences from the mountains to the valleys including Sun Country Tours river rafting outfitter based in Oregon, Powderbird heli-adventure operator based out of Snowbird in Utah, and Stovepipe lodging and concessions based in Death Valley National Park. Its Woodward brand empowers and inspires the next generation of action sports enthusiasts through summer camps, mountain experiences, and mountain centers, incorporating dynamic programming and innovative environments at Woodward Park City in Utah, Woodward PA in Pennsylvania, Woodward Copper in Colorado, Woodward Tahoe and Woodward West in California. POWDR is headquartered in Park City, UT. For more information, please visit our website.

Responsibilities

Cooks are responsible for ensuring outstanding service by providing a friendly environment and preparing food according to specifications. They must maintain a clean work area and handle food safely while working in a fast-paced environment.