Banquet Cook

Sage Hospitality Group; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sage Hospitality Group at The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club in Aurora, CO is seeking a dedicated cook to ensure proper service from the front line through quality control and sanitation.

You will follow recipe cards, monitor line setup, maintain equipment, and uphold SOPs while preparing high-quality dishes and rotating perishables. Morning/weekend/holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of related experience.
• Ability to work as part of a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Check items against recipe cards and ensure use records are followed.
• Monitor line setup for maximum efficiency during meal periods.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to SOP.
• Prepare food following recipes and portion standards.
• Start items ahead of time and avoid over-preparation.
• Date and rotate perishables per SOP and ensure proper temps.
• Note stock levels and assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return unused items to storage with proper labeling.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Cooking knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why us?

Applications open until 11/07/2026 or until filled.

Position does require open job availability (must work mornings/weekends/holidays).

A Modern Pioneer’s Retreat at the Heart of Colorado InnovationNestled within the dynamic UC Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, The Benson Hotel & Faculty Clubis where innovation meets rejuvenation. Designed as a refined gathering place, our boutique hotel invites business leaders, global thinkers, students, and creatives to connect, collaborate, and recharge. Reflecting the pioneering spirit of the West, The Benson offers a luxurious yet approachable atmosphere—a sanctuary where hospitality, discovery, and community flourish.

Job Overview

To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control and ensuring 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

• Requires an ability to work as a team member and an ability to communicate with kitchen staff.
• 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 have moderate hearing to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.
• Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.

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

Why You'll Love Working at SageExceptional Benefits & Perks:Explore & SaveEnjoy exclusive discounts at Sage Hotels & Restaurants nationwide—your gateway to unforgettable experiences across the country.Comprehensive Health CoverageWe've got you covered with medical, vision, and dental insurance because your well-being matters.Join a Culture That Celebrates YouAt Sage, you're part of a community. We're building something special: a place where creativity thrives, passion drives every detail, and belonging isn't just a buzzword; it's who we are.Ready to be part of something extraordinary? Let's create the future of hospitality together.

Salary

USD $21.00 - USD $23.00 /Hr.