Dining and Food Services – CSU Mountain Campus

Live and work in a beautiful mountain valley for the summer and/or fall season at the Mountain Campus. Be part of a small community of staff working towards a common goal to serve the Education, Research, and Outreach missions at Colorado State University. Enjoy the mountain lifestyle – hiking, fishing, mountain biking, trail running, rock climbing, or lounging in a hammock with a good book – when you are “off-the-clock”.

• Summer season: Mid-May through Mid-August
• Fall season: Mid-August to Mid-October
• Located 53 miles west of Fort Collins at 9,000 feet in a remote mountain valley
• Free housing and 3 meals daily provided by the University
• Employees work a 35 – 40-hour work week with two days off each week
• Pay rate starts at $13.25
• No pets or ESAs are permitted
• No cell phone service at the Mountain Campus

Job Overview

Cook

A cook position at the Mountain Campus is an essential part of our dining services operation. In addition to the qualities listed for dining services, a cook at the Mountain Campus needs to possess leadership qualities and be willing to provide assistance and direction to the employees in the kitchen. Experience working in a kitchen environment, ability to follow and adapt recipes, knowledge of food sanitation practices and kitchen service equipment, and confidence in cooking for large groups are desirable qualities for this position.

Dining Services

A dining service employee will need to be highly motivated, have a strong sense of customer service, adhere to safety and sanitation policies, be detail oriented, be able to lift and move objects up to 40 lbs., and work while standing in a busy environment with direct supervision. Knowledge of food service equipment helpful, and teamwork is essential.

Special Benefits

Free room and board!