Line Cook
Base Camp
Line Cook
Full Time • Base Camp
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
Base Camp Bar & Grill is hiring line cooks for the summer season in Snowmass. We’re looking for reliable, fast-moving kitchen team members who can handle a busy line, prepare food consistently, and help keep service running smoothly during high-volume shifts.
This role is a great fit for someone who takes pride in clean, efficient kitchen work, follows recipes and standards, and can stay focused when the board fills up.
Position Overview
As a Line Cook at Base Camp, you’ll be responsible for preparing, cooking, and plating menu items according to our recipes, portion standards, and presentation expectations. You’ll work closely with the kitchen team to maintain quality, speed, cleanliness, and consistency throughout service.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to Base Camp recipes and standards.
- Work assigned stations efficiently during busy lunch, happy hour, and dinner service.
- Maintain consistency with portion control, prep standards, presentation, and ticket timing.
- Use kitchen tools and equipment safely, including knives, fryers, grills, ovens, slicers, and other station equipment.
- Monitor food temperatures and use thermometers to ensure food is cooked, cooled, held, and stored safely.
- Follow all food allergy and dietary restriction procedures to help protect guest safety.
- Communicate clearly with the kitchen coordinator, chef, managers, and teammates about ticket timing, product needs, quality issues, and delays.
- Track station inventory during service and alert management when items are low or unavailable.
- Keep your station clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service.
- Follow health, safety, sanitation, and equipment-cleaning procedures at all times.
- Break down, clean, label, store, and reset your station properly at the end of each shift.
- Work as part of the team and help other stations when needed.
- Perform additional kitchen duties as needed to support smooth restaurant operations.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous line cook or prep cook experience preferred.
- Ability to prepare menu items consistently and follow recipes, specs, and guest requests.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
- Strong communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to multitask, stay organized, and keep moving under pressure.
- Reliable availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Safe knife skills and comfort using standard kitchen equipment.
- Comfortable working in tight, busy spaces with heat, noise, wet floors, and changing temperatures.
- Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and move safely through a busy kitchen.
- Positive team attitude and willingness to jump in where needed.
Why Work at Base Camp
Base Camp is a busy restaurant at the base of Snowmass Mountain with a strong seasonal crowd, fast-paced summer service, and a team that knows how to work hard and have fun. We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, staff parties, and room to grow for people who show up, learn quickly, and take pride in their work.
Apply
Complete our short application today and join the Base Camp kitchen team for the summer season.
Compensation: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Located at the base of Snowmass Mountain, Base Camp Bar & Grill is a high-energy, high-altitude hotspot that serves up great food, cold drinks, and unforgettable vibes year-round. From locals stopping in after a hike to après ski crowds looking to unwind, Base Camp is the go-to spot for both guests and team members who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun environment.
We believe work should be rewarding, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Whether you’re behind the bar, in the kitchen, or on the floor, we offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, staff parties, and a team-first atmosphere that keeps people coming back season after season.
At Base Camp, we’re proud to promote from within. Every member of our current upper management team started out as a server, busser, or bartender—and we’re always looking to develop future leaders. If you’re eager to learn, willing to hustle, and passionate about hospitality, there’s real room to grow with us.
We don’t just serve food and drinks—we create experiences. And we know that starts with hiring friendly, motivated people who support each other and take pride in what they do.
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Flexible Scheduling
We work with you to build a schedule that fits your lifestyle, whether seasonal or year-round.
Staff Parties & Perks
End-of-season parties, team outings, and local discounts keep things fun even off the clock.
Epic Location
Work at the base of Snowmass Mountain with stunning views, fresh air, and adventure at your doorstep.
Leadership Perks
Our upper management team enjoys added benefits like a full ski pass, health insurance, and a voice in shaping operations.
Professional Development Support
We help cover the cost of certifications—like sommelier or cicerone—for team members who want to level up their skills.