Activities Prep Cook
Snowshoe Mountain
Elkins, West Virginia, US
About the Role
Seasonal
Summer 2026!
Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!
Employee Perks:
Why Work with Us?
Job Responsibilities:
Education:
Preferred Experience:
All Information above is subject to change at any time.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.
Summer 2026!
Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!
- Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.
- Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209
- Pay: $15 per hour
- Start Date: Beginning of May with positions available throughout the season.
- Seasonal: Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year.
- Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Employee Perks:
- Medical Benefits - Minimal Essentials Coverage available
- Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!
- 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18
- Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers
- 30% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol), 30% off soft goods like clothes, 15% off hard goods like skis at Snowshoe owned retail locations.
- Pro Deals from some of the industry’s top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!
Why Work with Us?
- Adventure Awaits: Explore the stunning Snowshoe Mountain and enjoy all the outdoor activities it has to offer while you work.
- Make Connections: Meet guests and employees from across the country and around the world and provide them with exceptional hospitality that makes Snowshoe their home away from home.
- Join us for as a Prep Cook for our Activities department! This position is responsible for providing a supportive role to kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and ingredients.
Job Responsibilities:
- Complete tasks on the supervisor's prep list in order
- Label and stock ingredients on accessible shelves
- Wash, chop, and sort fruits, vegetables, meats, and dry supplies
- Measure and prepare ingredients for recipes
- Parboil food, reduce sauces, proof dough, and start various dishes
- Prepare and deliver guest orders, including “to go” items, with speed and accuracy
- Use kitchen equipment safely, following nutrition and sanitation standards
- Communicate professionally with associates and clients per company standards
- Respond to supervisor requests for various tasks, including dishwashing and sanitizing
- Report spoilage or shortages immediately
- Maintain walk-in coolers per standards and refrigerate perishable foods properly
- Clean workstation and follow up with supervisor for closing instructions
- Embrace Alterra Mountain Company culture and core values through training and active participation
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Experience:
- Previous related experience
All Information above is subject to change at any time.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Assist kitchen staff with meal prep and ingredient preparation
- Label and stock ingredients
- Prepare and deliver guest orders, including to-go items
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Experience in prep cook or kitchen role
- Knowledge of sanitation standards
Benefits
Medical benefits available
Discounts on lift tickets and gear
Required Skills
food preparation
knife skills
meat and produce handling
sanitation
time management
Keywords
prep cook
kitchen
seasonal
Snowshoe
Alterra
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