Prep Cook

Rockies

• Vail
• Beaver Creek
• Breckenridge
• Park City
• Keystone
• Crested Butte
• Grand Teton Lodge Company
• Vail Resorts Headquarters
  
  

West

• Heavenly
• Northstar
• Kirkwood
• Stevens Pass
  
  

Northeast

• Stowe
• Okemo
• Mount Snow
• Hunter
• Attitash
• Wildcat
• Mount Sunapee
• Crotched
  
  

Mid-Atlantic

• Liberty
• Roundtop
• Whitetail
• Jack Frost Big Boulder
  
  

Midwest

• Wilmot
• Afton Alps
• Mt Brighton
• Alpine Valley
• Boston Mills & Brandywine
• Mad River Mountain
• Hidden Valley
• Snow Creek
• Paoli Peaks
  
  

Canada

• Whistler Blackcomb
  
  

Australia

• Perisher
• Falls Creek
• Hotham
  
  

Prep Cook

Date: Nov 14, 2026

Location:

Whistler, BC, Canada

Company: Whistler Blackcomb

Shift Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

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 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

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 14 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes
  
  

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 workday
• 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 518890

Reference Date: 11/14/2026

Job Code Function: Back of House