Prep Cook at Aramark Destinations Pikes Peak – Colorado Springs, CO
Imagine telling everyone back home that you went to work in the clouds every single day. At Aramark Destinations Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado, that's exactly what you'll do. Perched at 14,115 feet (4,302 meters) above sea level, Pikes Peak is one of the most visited landmarks in Colorado – and you'll be part of the team that makes it magical for guests from all over the world.
As a Prep Cook, you'll prepare and portion food items following Aramark's standardized recipes and sanitation standards, maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, and be an essential part of delivering an elevated dining experience with views stretching as far as Kansas or New Mexico on a clear day. No previous experience is needed – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!
You'll work approximately 12-hour days (including paid travel time up and down the mountain), averaging around 38 hours per week during summer, with the possibility of overtime. Transportation to and from the summit is provided and paid.
- 💰 $15/hour base wage (~$570 estimated weekly)
- 🍽️ Free meal on every shift
- 🚗 Paid transportation to and from the mountain worksite
- 🛍️ 30% employee discount at mountain retail stores
- 🏔️ Free entrance to Pikes Peak
- 🌙 Opportunity to spend the night at Summit House or Glen Cove during the International Hill Climb in June
- 🏠 Employer-guaranteed housing with WiFi, kitchen, and laundry facilities
- 🎉 Company hikes, employee appreciation events, and access to local festivals, concerts, rafting, and more
- ⏰ Overtime paid after 40 hours/week
- 📋 No drug test required; 1–3 days of on-the-job training provided
Colorado Springs is a vibrant city full of adventure – hike, bike, raft, star gaze, attend music festivals, and explore incredible natural scenery on your days off. This is more than a summer job; it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience you'll talk about for years!
