Cook

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 role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play

• Free employee season pass and discounted dependent(s) season pass

• Free and discounted friends & family day passes

• Free RTD EcoPass

• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)

• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting

• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski Country resorts

• 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country)

Position Summary: As a Cook at our Eldora, you will play a key role in preparing high-quality meals and supporting the overall success of the kitchen team. Positioned above prep and line cooks, this role involves executing recipes with consistency, assisting with menu items, and ensuring food is prepared to resort standards. You'll help maintain kitchen organization, support inventory management, and uphold food safety and sanitation practices. The ideal candidate is experienced, reliable, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while delivering an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items to established recipes, portion sizes, and resort quality standards.

• Oversee and support line and prep cooks to ensure consistency and efficiency during service.

• Monitor food preparation and presentation to guarantee accuracy and guest satisfaction.

• Assist with daily kitchen organization, including station setup and breakdown.

• Maintain proper inventory levels by monitoring usage and communicating supply needs to supervisors.

• Ensure all food is stored, labeled, and rotated properly in accordance with food safety standards.

• Uphold sanitation and safety procedures, maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.

• Collaborate with chefs and kitchen leadership to develop specials, improve processes, and enhance guest experience.

• Adapt to changing guest volume and work effectively during peak service times.

• Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork, setting an example for other kitchen staff.

• Adheres to all company safety policies and procedures, actively contributing to a safe working environment for self, coworkers, and guests.

• All employees are expected to support Eldora's corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment by participating in our Sustainable Transportation Program. This includes choosing alternative transportation, carpooling, using the employee shuttle, and avoiding onsite parking on weekends and peak days. These actions help reduce Scope 3 emissions, lead by example, and ensure adequate parking for our guests.

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations. 

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 Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and