Winter Season - Production Cook

Start Date: 9 November 2026

• Simple food preparation
• Simple cooking tasks
• Washing dishes and cleaning up
• Maintaining a sanitary and neatly arranged kitchen area
• Maintaining a high standard of personal hygiene and cleanliness

• No experience required but need to have a passion for cooking and be willing to learn.
• Punctual, professional attitude with courteous and friendly manner.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• High levels of attention to detail.
• Basic English or Japanese language skills.

Pay Rate

• ¥1,650 - ¥1,800 per hour.
• 25% overtime allowance worked above prescribed working hours for the month.
• 25% late night allowance for work between 10pm and 5am.

Employment Period

• 9 November 2025 - 10 April 2027
• Fully paid training at the start of the season.
• Opportunity for contract extension.

Hours

• Generally 5 days per week, around 40 hours per week.
• Hours will vary through the season depending on business levels with less hours at the start and end of the season (more riding time!) and occasional overtime work during peak periods.

Lift Passes
 

• A Free Grand Hirafu season pass with an option of upgrading to All Mountain at an additional cost.
• If you do not need a pass, you will be offered a bonus payment.

Travel Support Bonus
 

• ¥50,000 travel cost support bonus upon contract completion for new staff or ¥80,000 for returning staff.

Subsidised Accommodation and Staff Shuttle

• Subsidised staff accommodation available in Hirafu or Kutchan with all utilities, basic supplies and WiFi included.
• For staff based in Kutchan, there is a free staff shuttle to transport to and from work in Hirafu.
• Staff accommodation is available until the end of the resort season. Plus, enjoy a rent-free week after your contract ends to relax and pack up at your own pace.

Free Ski & Snowboard Lessons
 

• Great for first-timers and beginners - free ski/snowboard group lessons with GoSnow (dependent on availability.)

Discounts on HTM's services
 

• Discounts on stays, restaurants, rentals, massages and more with HTM operated businesses.

Future opportunities in Niseko with the company

• For the best performing seasonal staff, we will want you back and can potentially sponsor a working visa for future seasons (provided you meet the sponsorship criteria). Full-time career options are also available.

Living in Japan Support

• We’ll guide you through the essentials, including setting up your local bank account and completing your Residence Card registration.
• Full enrollment in social insurance programs for all eligible team members

Please click here to open the Application Form.