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Prep Cook

  • Whistler, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 2, 2026
  • 1 position

$20 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time, Part-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

Prepare a range of food items while maintaining clean and tidy workstations throughout the shift. Collaborate with the team to deliver an excellent experience for guests and fellow employees.

Job details

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 517113Reference Date: 09/03/2026Job Code Function: Back of House

What you’ll do

Prepare a range of food items while maintaining clean and tidy workstations throughout the shift. Collaborate with the team to deliver an excellent experience for guests and fellow employees.

Requirements

No formal experience is required as training is provided for all necessary skills. Candidates must be able to communicate in English and perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods and lifting up to 40lbs.

Benefits

  • Free ski passes
  • Free ski and snowboard lessons
  • Retail discounts
  • Training and development
  • Wellness benefits
  • Employee discounted lift tickets
  • Lodging discounts
  • Food discounts
  • Gear discounts
  • Mountain shuttle discounts
  • RSP options
  • Employee assistance program
  • Referral program
  • Health insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Critical illness and accident plans

Listed skills

  • Time management · Preferred
  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • Cleaning · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred
  • Safety Compliance · Preferred
  • Food preparation · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Food preparation
  • Culinary skills
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Cleaning
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety compliance
  • Willingness To Learn
  • Training And Development
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Leadership
  • Vision Insurance

Job areas

  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Prep Cook
  • Cook
  • Cooks
  • Cooks, Restaurant

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