Prep Cook

Job summary

Prepare a variety of food items in a teamwork-oriented environment while maintaining clean and tidy workstations. Engage with guests and co-workers to deliver a high-quality mountain resort experience.

Job details

Rockies Vail Beaver Creek Breckenridge Park City Keystone Crested Butte Grand Teton Lodge Company Vail Resorts Headquarters West Heavenly Northstar Kirkwood Stevens Pass Northeast Stowe Okemo Mount Snow Hunter Attitash Wildcat Mount Sunapee Crotched Mid-Atlantic Liberty Roundtop Whitetail Jack Frost Big Boulder Midwest Wilmot Afton Alps Mt Brighton Alpine Valley Boston Mills & Brandywine Mad River Mountain Hidden Valley Snow Creek Paoli Peaks Canada Whistler Blackcomb Australia Perisher Falls Creek Hotham Prep Cook Date: Sep 2, 2026 Location: Whistler, BC, Canada Company: Whistler Blackcomb Shift Type: Year Round (10-month) Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world. With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success. Job Benefits Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service) Employee Assistance Program Excellent training and professional development Referral Program Full Time Roles Are Eligible For The Above, Plus Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours) Free ski passes for dependents Critical Illness and Accident plans Job Summary Are you seeking fun and adventurous employment opportunities in the world’s best Mountain Resorts? If you would like to learn the culinary side of a food and beverage operation, this is the job for you. By joining the Food & Beverage team, you will develop new and varied skills in a dynamic work environment. Regardless of your specific job, you will help deliver an Experience of a Lifetime for our guests and fellow employees by living our core values; Serve Others, Do Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe and Have Fun! Job Specifications Expected Pay Range: $20.00 / hour Shift type: Full Time and Part Time, weekends and holidays Skill Level: Entry Job Responsibilities Make connections with guests and co-workers Share our passion for the mountains during service Follow the leaderships guidelines as outlined during the daily pre-shift meeting Prepare a range of food items in a fun teamwork oriented environment Maintain clean and tidy workstations throughout and at the end of the work day Other duties as assigned Job Requirements We will teach you all necessary skills to be able to execute your job safely, no formal experience is needed Desire to learn and grow Must be able to communicate fluently in English Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to bend, lift and carry objects up to 40lbs In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers. Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. Requisition ID 517113 Reference Date: 09/03/2026 Job Code Function: Back of House

What you’ll do

Prepare a variety of food items in a teamwork-oriented environment while maintaining clean and tidy workstations. Engage with guests and co-workers to deliver a high-quality mountain resort experience.

Requirements

No formal experience is required as training is provided, but a desire to learn and grow is essential. Candidates must be fluent in English and capable of standing for long periods and lifting up to 40lbs.

Benefits

• Free Epic passes • Free ski and snowboard lessons • 40% retail discounts • Wellness benefits • Employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family • Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles • RSP Options • Employee Assistance Program • Professional development • Referral Program • Health Insurance • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Free ski passes for dependents • Critical Illness and Accident plans

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Guest Relations · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food Preparation
• Teamwork
• Workstation Maintenance
• English Communication
• Physical Stamina
• Guest Relations

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Sports & Recreation