COOK

JOB SUMMARY:

The Food & Beverage Department is a fun and exciting way to join the ski industry and the Monarch family.  This department is an upbeat and fast paced environment that provides opportunities to earn and play in the mountains.  Enjoy working in the Food & Beverage environment then the perks of your complimentary Monarch Mountain Season Pass.  Cooks should have a positive attitude, enjoy preparing quality food, and strive for a clean and organized work environment.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Cook responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare all food items for the Gunbarrel, Elmo’s, Sidewinder Saloon, and/or Java Stop in a timely and consistent manner.
• Work as a team with other members of the Food & Beverage department. 
• Observe and practice all health and sanitation rules and regulation regarding food handling, cleaning, and safety procedures.
• Keep all food items appropriately stocked, rotated, and prepared every day.
• Communicate with Monarch Ski Area guests in a polite and professional manner as well as processing their food orders quickly and courteously.
• Other duties as assigned. This job summary 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.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to maintain a good attitude and work well with guests and other employees.
• Must always present a professional appearance and maintain good personal hygiene. 
• Great work ethic.
• Can handle fast paced and high-pressure environment.
• Ability to take direction and follow procedures.
• You should feel comfortable working around large groups of people in a congested area.
• Willingness to learn.
• Follow established policies and procedures, is supportive of our core values.
• Is honest and dependable.
• Is flexible with hours and days of work. Can work any hours during the business day including mornings, evenings or split shifts, and any days of the week (including weekends and holidays)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Age: 18
• Legal citizen of the United States or possess other proper work permit authentication.
• High School Diploma or GED required, college degree preferred.
• Ability to push, lift, and move up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and work with hot cooking appliances.
• Requires working at high elevation (up to 12,000’), with extended exposure to adverse weather conditions, such as severe cold, heavy snowfall, rain, strong winds and intense sun.

JOB TYPE: Winter Seasonal, Full and Part Time

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Compensation: Begins at $19 per hour, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience/length of service
• Benefits: Monarch Season Pass and many more! For a full list of benefits visit www.skimonarch.com/jobs

JOB POSTING DEADLINE: January 16, 2026

This job description is designed to cover the general duties and nature of work, not to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  To request accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact HR.  Applicants are not required to disclose their age or years of education.