Banquet Cook I: Precision Prep & Team Player

Limelight Hotels; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,715; Full time

Job summary

Aspen One is seeking a Banquet Cook I to prepare and cook a variety of items per established recipes and safety standards, while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and supporting inventory management and training. This position reports to the Banquet Sous Chef and emphasizes high quality and timely food service.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 to $25.20 per hour; actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience.

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, 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 quality standards and customer expectations.
• Safely operate and train others on the operation of various kitchen equipment including oven, grill, flattop, soup kettles, slicers, immersion blender.
• Work closely with kitchen team to ensure smooth operation and effective communication during food service.
• Manage cooking times to ensure timely preparation and service, especially during peak hours.
• Follow all safety and health regulations, including proper handling, storage, and cleaning procedures.

Skills

English communication

Cooking techniques

Guest service experience

Food handling & safety

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

ServSafe or equivalent certification

Job description

Aspen One is seeking a Banquet Cook I to prepare and cook a variety of items per established recipes and safety standards, while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and supporting inventory management and training. This position reports to the Banquet Sous Chef and emphasizes high quality and timely food service.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 to $25.20 per hour; actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience.