AM Line Cook- Full Time

Sage Restaurant Group; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hilton Hotel Rates

On-Site Parking Benefits

Free Gym Access

Employee Restaurant Discount

Employee Game Room/Lounge

Complimentary Employee Meal

EcoPass Transit Program

Job summary

The Curtis, a Sage Restaurant Concepts property in Denver, seeks a culinary professional to ensure proper service from the front line through quality control and sanitation, while training line cooks and maintaining high standards.

You will prep to recipe cards, monitor line setups, and manage perishables, with a regular full-time schedule and a starting pay around $20 per hour. This role offers weekly bonuses and benefits including health coverage and hotel discounts.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of related kitchen/culinary experience preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and recipe adherence essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper service from front line through quality control.
• Train line cooks and supervise line setups for efficiency.
• Follow recipe cards and SOPs; monitor perishables and temperatures.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment upkeep according to policy.
• Assist in stocking, planning and minimizing food waste per SOP.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Sanitation practices

Kitchen teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Recipe cards

Job description

Why us?

Some Unique Perks:

• Hilton Hotel Rates
• On-Site Parking Benefits
• Free Gym Access
• Employee Restaurant Discount
• Employee Game Room/Lounge
• Complimentary Employee Meal
• EcoPass Transit Program

The Curtis Hotel, a \"Stay Happy, Work Happy!\" aesthetic: Calling all dashboard drummers, hairbrush singers, and firefly chasers- Welcome to the Curtis Hotel! Our playful yet professional attitude is what we live by and surround ourselves with others that have the same outlook on life. We don't believe that we clock out of life when we come into work, but that work is an extension of our day-to-day. We are the simple, happy-go-lucky, delightfully tucked into a stunning, truly iconic hotel.

The Corner Office, downtown Denver, is simply great food and outstanding cocktails. Designed with good times and comfort in mind, the bustling bar and energetic dining rooms feature retro-chic interiors infused with intrigue. Progressive global comfort food mixed with international flavors give traditional favorites a fresh twist. When you join the team at The Corner Office- you not only join a dynamite property, you become a part of something bigger, Sage Restaurant Concepts. If you thrive in environments that encourage individuality and innovative thinking, look no further. Apply today!

Application window will be available until September 17, 2026, or until filled.

Job Overview

To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks and ensure proper sanitation levels.

Responsibilities

• Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
• Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
• Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen \"clean as you go\" policy to ensure strict adherence.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
• Periodic climbing required.
• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
• Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Environment

Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays

Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

WEEKLY BONUS!!

Salary

USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.

ID:

2026-33017

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

Property:

The Curtis

Outlet:

The Corner Office

Category:

Culinary

Min:

USD $20.00/Hr.

Max:

USD $20.00/Hr.

Address:

1405 Curtis St

City:

Denver

State:

Colorado

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability