Summer Cook: Advanced

Position: Summer 2026: Cook: Advanced
** Copper Mountain Resort
** is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience.

** Copper Mountain Resort
** is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.
** Job Status:
** Seasonal
* * Compensation and Benefits:
*** Compensation:
Proposed hiring rate of $20.70+, 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.
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* Job Summary:

*** This individual is career oriented, creative, active, and has a wide range of culinary expertise.
* Adheres to Culinary Guidelines.
* Owns proper culinary tools
* Understands the importance of personal hygiene, safe food handling practices, and advanced culinary skills.
* Requires minimal supervision and will assist in direction and supervision of lower level cooks.
* Understands the importance of Standards, Speed, and Quality.
* Should have the ability to be responsible for a single department of an operation.
* This employee supports company philosophy, goals, and objectives.
* Standing or walking for up to six hours
* The use of hands and arms for periods of up to six hours
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Preps and works assigned station quickly and cleanly.
* Follows prep sheets accurately and with a sense of urgency.
* Prepares food to the specifications of the recipes.
* Reads, understand, and follow recipes and standards.
* Takes responsibility for the product used in their outlet and manages it to assure quality control.
* Responsible for and supervises lower level cooks in regards to food handling, rotation of product, safety and sanitation, organization of all food areas maintained.
* Responsible for production on own station and co-ordinates with lower rated cooks on their stations (have a high level of kitchen awareness)
* Advises higher rated cooks and/or management of anticipated problems.
* Assist in the direction and supervision of staff.
* Implementation of all kitchen guide lines.
* Assist in food ordering
* Completes any reasonable task assigned by supervisor.
* Demonstrate teamwork and co-operation with service staff
* Cooks:
Advanced will be responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food items in a restaurant.

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-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.
* Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper "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.
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* Supervisory Responsibilities:

*** Must be able to supervise lower rated cooks from time to time in the absence of a kitchen foreman
* May be asked to supervise the opening or closing of the restaurant to include:
* Utilizing opening and closing duty checklists are followed by other kitchen staff
* Preparing any orders as directed by the Chef or Foreman
* Ensuring all culinary staff is checked out prior to their shift departure
** Personal Attributes:
*** Is honest and has the highest integrity
* Is able to handle and manage confidential information
* Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines
* Follows established…