Location: Nederland, Colorado

Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, about 20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver.

Eldora strives to deliver Colorado’s Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors.   Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world class Nordic Center.

This person interacts directly with our guests, cooking yummy food for hungry skiers and snowboarders. Must work well under pressure and still have a big smile. You will be on stage in our open-air kitchen.

Basic Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.Bending, reaching, climbing.Pushing/Pulling.Prolonged standing.Eye/hand coordination.Visual concentration on equipment.Rapid reaction to physical changes (operating equipment).Peripheral, color, and depth vision.Variation in temperature from hot to cold.

Job Overview:

Advanced knowledge of baking techniques.Knowledge of Sustainability practices in the food industry.Have exceptional working knowledge of ovens, stoves, coolers, freezers, kettles, and fryers.Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between coworkers.Set up the line with cooking utensils and equipment.Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients.Have an exceptional knowledge of portion control and plate presentation.Cook food in a timely manner.Follow direction from Sous Chef and Head Chef.Participate in daily specials team meetings.Keep your area clean and sanitized throughout the shift.Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.Restock items throughout the day.Work closely with other Line Cooks.Is a champion of Play Forever, Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations.

Administration Duties:

Temperature logsDating foodsPrep/requisition sheets etc.

Personal Attributes:

Is honest and has the highest integrity.Can handle and manage confidential information.Professional appearance.  Adheres to all grooming guidelines.Follow established policies and procedures.Is supportive of Core Values.Sets the example for others and is above reproach.Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules.Well organized. 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.Can 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.

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-Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others. Functions as an ambassador of Eldora Mountain, modeling and sharing the Eldora “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.

Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $19/hour + tips. 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. 

POWDR-Eldora 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 Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County, Colorado. 20 miles west of Boulder, CO. We are situated in the heart of Colorado's front range playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment. All employees must align with the Play Forever program which implements our core values through support and execution Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations. This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.