BOH - Line Cook 1

SA Hospitality Group; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Hospitality Group is seeking a cook/food preparer for the Sant Ambroeus Restaurant opening in Aspen. You will prep, season, cook, plate, and present dishes under chef direction, while maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, quick learning, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment. English communication and adherence to opening/closing procedures are required.

Qualifications

• Must work well in a team and maintain personal cleanliness.
• Time management is essential to handle high-volume production.
• Active listening skills to understand direction from staff and chefs.
• Good command of English for safety and communication on the floor.
• Reading and speaking comprehension in English required.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas for safe, sanitary practices.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or judgment.
• Observe and test foods to determine if cooked sufficiently.
• Portion, arrange, garnish, and serve food to staff and guests.
• Assist other cooks during busy periods or emergencies.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Wash, slice, and prep fruits/vegetables.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition supplies.

Skills

Team player

Personal cleanliness

Time management

Active listening

English communication

Reading comprehension

Job description

PositionPurpose:this person is responsible for prepping food and plating dishes following menu specification and chef’s direction.

*This is for your new Sant Ambroeus Restaurant opening December 2024!

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.


• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.


• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.


• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.


• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.


• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.


• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.


• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.


• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.


• Estimate expected food consumption; then requisition or purchase supplies or procure food from storage.


• Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.


• Bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries when asked.


• Always maintain professional demeanor with all staff.


• Follow opening and closing procedures.

Minimal Essential Requirements:

• The ability to work as part of a team, and personal cleanliness, including uniform maintenance.


• Very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed.


• Time management and ability to work under pressure to manage high volume of production.


• Active listening and learning skills.


• Ability to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace. Ability to understand, respond, and engage with co-workers, managers, and guests in English.


• Reading and speaking comprehension skills


• Discipline to follow set standards.


• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.

ADA: SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.