Banquet Cook I – Elevate Large-Scale Event Dining

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Ski Pass

Job summary

Limelight Hotels by Aspen One in Boulder, CO is seeking a Banquet Cook I to prepare and cook a variety of dishes to standard recipes and safety standards. You will help manage inventory and support the kitchen team under the Banquet Sous Chef, with hourly pay from $24.00 to $28.80 depending on experience.

Preferred applicants hold a culinary degree or equivalent and have 3 years of prep experience; ServSafe or similar certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent preferred
• 3 years of food preparation experience required
• ServSafe or similar food safety course certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and quality in all dishes
• Maintain an organized and clean work environment, always adhering to sanitation and food safety standards
• Assist with managing kitchen inventory, ensuring proper stock levels, and reporting shortages or discrepancies
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, performing basic maintenance and cleaning as needed
• Ensure accurate portion sizes and presentation of dishes to meet both quality standards and customer expectations
• Safely operate and train others on the operation of various kitchen equipment to include oven, grill, flattop, soup kettles, slicers, robo-coupe, immersion blender
• Work closely with kitchen team members to ensure smooth operation and effective communication during food service
• Manage cooking times to ensure food is prepared and served in a timely manner, especially during peak hours
• Follow all safety and health regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and cleaning procedures
• Fill out checkout lists in absence of supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Teamwork

Customer-facing

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Limelight Hotels by Aspen One in Boulder, CO is seeking a Banquet Cook I to prepare and cook a variety of dishes to standard recipes and safety standards. You will help manage inventory and support the kitchen team under the Banquet Sous Chef, with hourly pay from $24.00 to $28.80 depending on experience.

Preferred applicants hold a culinary degree or equivalent and have 3 years of prep experience; ServSafe or similar certification is a plus.