Food and Beverage Cook

Posted Monday, 20 April 2026 at 10:00 am Expires Monday, 4 May 2026 at 9:59 am

Are you fuelled by a passion for the outdoors? Is there something indescribable that draws you to the mountains? Let's chat. Joining our crew is more than just working at a ski field - it's a lifestyle, seasonal work is a rollercoaster but it's one that creates lasting memories that you'll talk about for a lifetime.

Our NZSki community has been growing since 1947 and continues to offer the best experience for our crew, locals, and guests alike. Everyone at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt cares for the mountains and shares a passion for snowsports and the surrounding regions. Our success is due to our awesome customer service, first class facilities, majestic scenery, and wild terrain.

Are you an experienced cook ready to trade in the kitchen heat for the crisp mountain air? Join our ski field kitchen crew, where the slopes meet the stovetop, and your spatula becomes a snowboard whipping up delectable delights with a side of alpine views. This is not your average kitchen gig; it's a snow capped adventure where every dish is a masterpiece, and your co workers are your ski buddies. Get ready to spice up the ski season - apply now and let the culinary snowstorm begin!

Working under the guidance of the Head Chef and Chefs, you will be involved in the daily preparation of food, producing the highest quality products while adhering to all food hygiene practices and to all health and safety policies. This role is not for the faint hearted - our outlets are busy! We're looking for kitchen dynamos who laugh in the face of hard work and have had experience cooking in high volume kitchens. Amidst the kitchen chaos, we've crafted a place where fun and support reign supreme.

Preparation of menu items and ski area cuisine adhering to company recipes, and Head Chef instructions, to ensure consistency.

All mis en place is prepared fresh with adequate prep, in time for service.

Stock control and planning for variances in trading, minimisation of wastage.

Communicating with and serving customers.

Always maintaining a clean and tidy section and kitchen.

Completing tasks and necessary record keeping required by the Food Control Plan.

Requesting stock via the Storeman or Supply Manager, and delivering to the kitchen.

Assist in other areas of the department as required.

Washing dishes, scrubbing pots and sterilising equipment.

Good communication with other kitchen team members and FOH team.

Qualifications are not essential, but any Food Safety or Basic Cookery certificate are desirable.

Must understand basic food safety practices.

Ability to make multitasking appear effortless.

High level of personal presentation and hygiene.

Location: Queenstown, The Remarkables and/or Coronet Peak.

As Kaitiaki of the mountains we have an enduring commitment to our environment, people, and communities to ensure they benefit from our presence and as proud supporters of Winter Pride we've pledged to continue to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Uniform for all roles is provided (just bring your own base layers).

A few other reasons to join our Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt crew:

• 3 Peak winter season pass (Full time crew)
• Discounted day passes at other ski areas
• Transport to/from mountains
• Fantastic wellbeing support for all staff
• Nutritional hot crew meals each day (discounted)
• Discounts at many local eateries, bars, breweries and retail outlets
• Discounts on mountain
• Regularly organised social activities off mountain
• Cool recognition programmes with prizes
• Earn and learn - free ski lessons (Full time crew)