Top 30 kitchen prep Jobs in vail co

Cook III- Lead Line Cook
Gravity Haus —Vail, CO
- $26 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Backyard Burgers —Vail, CO
- $24 - $32 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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2d
Line Cook/Crew -$20hr + Tips
Moon Fries —Copper Mountain, CO
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Steward/Dishwasher
Gravity Haus —Vail, CO
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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7d
Cook I - Prep Cook
Gravity Haus —Vail, CO
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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7d
Counter Service
Boychik Kitchen Vail —Vail, CO
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Temporary
- Food service
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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8d
Line Cook for a Fast Casual Restaurant
Boychik Kitchen Vail —Vail, CO
- $23 - $27 an hour
- Temporary
- Fast casual restaurant
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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9d
Lead Line Cook
Boychik Kitchen Vail —Vail, CO
- $27 - $31 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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9d
Dish/Prep Cook- PM
All Points North —Edwards, CO
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Fiesta’s Cafe & Cantina —Edwards, CO
- Up to $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Employee discount
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6d
Kitchen Assistant
Keystone Science School —Keystone, CO
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- 16+ years old
- Entry level
2d
Server - Breckenridge
Guest Services, Inc. —Breckenridge, CO
- $12.14 an hour
- Full-time
- High school
- English
- High school diploma or GED
3d
Cook 2 - The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa
East West —Avon, CO
- $22 an hour
- Seasonal
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Staff
Nova Guides —Red Cliff, CO
- Entry level
- Kitchen
Experienced Cook
Beaver Creek Ski Resort —Beaver Creek, CO
- $25.00 - $30.15 an hour
- Seasonal
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
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7d
Summer 2026: Cook: Intermediate
POWDR —Summit County, CO
- $20.00 - $22.80 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Employee discount
Line Cook
Rootstalk —Breckenridge, CO
- $18 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- 1 year
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Line Cook
Radicato Breckenridge —Breckenridge, CO
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Summer 2026: Cook: Advanced
POWDR —Summit County, CO
- From $20.70 an hour
- Seasonal
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Employee discount
Team Lead Cook
Breckenridge Ski Resort —Breckenridge, CO
- $23.00 - $27.05 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cook III- Lead Line Cook

Gravity Haus
Vail, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$26 - $30 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Steam cooking
Food quality maintenance
Kitchen health and safety standards
Grilling
Sautéing
Maintaining an organized workspace
Management
Food service health code compliance
Team leadership
Food Safety Manager Certification
Meat preparation
Production safety compliance
Mid-level
Fish processing
Team development
Broiling
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Seafood
Commercial kitchen cleaning
Physical inventory counts for inventory management
Kitchen staff training
Mentoring
Managing kitchen staff
Meat cookery
Order tracking
Guest services
Training
Leadership
2 years
Kitchen stations

Full Job Description

The Lead Line Cook is a working leader on the hot line, specializing in grill and sauté, and sets the standard for quality, consistency, and execution during service. This role combines advanced technical culinary skills with leadership responsibilities, ensuring ingredients are prepared to the highest standards. The Lead Line Cook works closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef on inventory, production goals, and daily operations, and serves as the point person for the kitchen team during shifts.

Schedule:
This position requires availability from 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM shifts, must be available to work on the weekends.

Key Responsibilities

Line Leadership & Service

Act as leader of the hot line during service, working grill and sauté on a nightly basis.
Expedite and coordinate orders with servers, ensuring smooth flow of tickets and timely service.
Monitor and adjust the line in real time to meet performance and business needs.
Provide coverage for teammates during breaks as needed to maintain uninterrupted service.

Culinary Execution

Prepare and execute menu items using advanced cooking methods including grilling, sautéing, roasting, braising, marinating, frying, steaming, and display cooking.
Butcher premium proteins including high-end cuts of steak, game, fish, and shellfish.
Maintain highest standards of quality, consistency, flavor, and presentation.
Review daily menus and prep lists; consult with culinary leadership on production goals.

Inventory & Ordering

Responsible for protein and seafood inventory counts, working collaboratively with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef.
Maintain station inventory and order stock for the following day or shift as required.
Inform the Chef on duty of any issues affecting service, prep, or stock.

Team Support & Development

Train, guide, and mentor line cooks and prep cooks to strengthen skills and efficiency.
Assist teammates with prep and support across multiple stations as needed.
Promote a positive, collaborative kitchen culture with open communication.
Support resolution of guest or associate concerns as directed by culinary leadership.

Sanitation & Organization

Maintain cleanliness and organization of stations, kitchen areas, walk-in coolers, and freezers.
Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards.

Work Environment

Hours: Flexible schedule with availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods of time (up to 8–10 hours), frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching, must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. regularly, manual dexterity for handling kitchen tools and equipment safely.

What We’re Looking For

2–4 years of professional line cooking experience, including grill and sauté with prior leadership responsibilities preferred.
Strong culinary skills and ability to manage multiple stations.
Proven ability to lead a team during high-volume service.
Strong knowledge of multiple cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
Food Safety Manager or Food Handler’s Certification (as required).

About Gravity Haus

Gravity Haus is a community-driven adventure lifestyle brand with hotels, restaurants, and experiences that empower a modern way of travel. We create spaces where locals and travelers connect, refuel, and play — all rooted in the spirit of the outdoors and intentional living.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values, which guide our culture, service, and growth:

Keep Growing
Bring Others Along
Create Powerful Moments
Be “All-In” + Go the Distance
Make it Better than You Found It

We’re looking for team members who share these values and want to make a meaningful impact in both their work and community.

What We Can Offer You

When you join Gravity Haus, you’re not just taking a job — you’re stepping into a community with benefits, perks, and opportunities to grow. Full-time team members enjoy health insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and an All-In Gravity Haus Membership that includes adventure perks like discounted stays, gear rentals, wellness programming, and more. Part-time team member benefits vary.

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