Location: Buena Vista, CO
Schedule: Seasonal Full-Time
Pay Rate: Day pay $150 - $180 DOE, + up to a 15% bonus

Why not work for the best adventure guide company in the state of Colorado. AVA has several locations that all offer their own unique opportunities and activities (so much more than rafting and ziplining). Employees enjoy consistent work where they help make lifetime memories for their guests every day. The good times don't stop on your days off as AVA employees can experience any of our activities they want for free or even rent out company equipment on their own free of charge.

Our positive and energetic culture have led countless co-workers to friends and memories that last a lifetime. There are even opportunities for year-round employment through our sister companies, Breckenridge Ski & Sport and Peak 1 Express. What are you waiting for? Adventure awaits.

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Job Overview: Responsible for the overall operations of the kitchen. Required to manage staff, purchase food and stock, and make sure everyone is trained on proper food preparation and kitchen safety techniques.

• Up to 15% End of Season Bonus
• Free Adventure Trips with AVA
• Free Shared Shuttle Services with Peak 1 Express
• Free Ski, Snowboard and Bike Rentals with Breckenridge Ski & Sport
• Employee Campground Offered at Buena Vista Location
  • Year-round work opportunities available through AVA, Peak 1 Express and Breckenridge Ski & Sport
• Health Insurance & 401(k) offered to full-time, year-round employees
• ProForm Deals Available to All Employees
• Discounts for Friends & Family on AVA Adventure Trips
• Discounts for Friends & Family on Peak 1 Express Services

• Set up commercial kitchen preseason to accommodate preparation and packaging of meals for as many as 200 people per day or more.
• Meals range from riverside/cooler packed lunches to breakfast/lunch/dinner on overnight trips as well as all meals served at the outpost and items to be put in hot/cold cases for retail sale.
• Assure all state and local licensing for kitchen/f&b is up to date.
• Establish a portion control system to balance guest satisfaction and cost effectiveness.
• Forecast food purchases according to upcoming schedule of full day, overnight and custom river trips.
• Make trips to store to buy any additional food as necessary, or arrange with Operations Manager for hourly labor staff to do so
• Place food orders weekly to guarantee freshness, proper stock for every trip and waste prevention.
• Prepare chicken fajita lunches daily for full day trips and have them packaged for river travel at time of guide call on said trip, same for overnight trips.
• Receive used coolers as trips return for unpacking and cleaning.
• Maintain storage system—usable by both guides and f&b staff—to keep gear (specifically coolers) in good working condition.
• Design menu with River Supervisor, buy and pack for 2 to 6 day river trips as they arise.
• Design custom menus for large groups as well as supervise the transport and serving of group meals at north property.
• Maintain quality and health standards while working to meet budgeted financial goals and monitoring performance in relation to goals.
• Receive orders from Operations to prepare breakfast and lunch items both preordered and for sale at the outpost
• Work positively and effectively as part of a team environment

Preferred experience:

• Excellent cooking skills.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Food Safety Knowledge.
• The ability to control a budget.
• The ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions.
• The ability to stay calm and overcome any food production problems

If you are interested in joining the AVA team, then please apply today! AVA strives to deliver the very highest level of guest service while bringing awareness and understanding of the surrounding wilderness to our guests. As leaders in our industry, we set examples in safety, professionalism, outdoor skills and guest service, while providing low-impact environmental recreation. Apply Today!

AVA Rafting & Zipline is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.