Prep or Line Cook at Rocky Mountain National Park!

Shadow Mountain Lake Kayak
Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Prep/Line Cook

Grand Lake Lodge

Grand Lake, Colorado

Wages/Pay
$16.00 / hour
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: May 12, 2026

The Line or Prep Cook will be responsible for executing restaurant food in accordance with provided menus, recipes, and presentation standards. They will also be responsible for proper cleaning and sanitation, safety standards, and effective communication with team members. They will assist in guiding and training other restaurant cooks as well as directly support the management and supervisory team.

Huntington House Tavern at the Grand Lake Lodge serves brunch, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week. The dining room boasts the best views of Grand Lake, Shadow Mountain Lake, and the surrounding Rocky Mountain range. Our menu features as many local and scratch-made ingredients as possible, including locally raised and processed prime-aged beef and locally grown wild mushrooms.

Highway West Vacations is our parent company, with other lodging locations in California, Oregon, Hawaii, Idaho, and New Hampshire - all locations are unique in their own ways! Our company culture preaches Communication, Relationships, Empowerment, Accountability, Transparency, and Excitement. We strive to align our guests experiences with the adventure they seek.

At the Grand Lake Lodge, we offer housing and meals at a small cost(our employee dining room offers self-serve breakfast, hot lunch, and dinner). We also allow our team members to rent kayaks and paddleboards for their enjoyment, free of charge. We are steps from many hiking trails in Rocky Mountain National park and the Arapaho National Forest. Our property is open seasonally from May 19 through early October.

We look forward to you joining our family!

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Grand Lake Lodge

Enjoy a summer in Rocky Mountain National Park working for a fast paced, fun hospitality environment, while making friendships that will last a lifetime, and mountains of memories. We offer housing, three meals a day & snacks, paid volunteer opportunities to give back to the community, and you get to be a part of a progressive company with opportunities for advancement and travel.

Location
Colorado
Season
Summer
Staff size
70
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Dorm style
Family housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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