Cook Don Juan's Cocina

Chamonix Casino Hotel; Colorado; On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Chamonix Casino & Hotel in Cripple Creek, CO is seeking a Cook for Don Juan's Cocina. This is a full-time or part-time, on-site position with pay starting at $18.00 per hour based on experience. The role requires preparing all menu items with quality and consistent presentation, reading tickets, and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ year cooking experience in hospitality or gaming environments. A Food Handler’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated cooking experience in hospitality, restaurant, or gaming environments.
• Ability to work under deadlines and pressure.
• Experience reading and following kitchen tickets and guest specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all menu items and specials with quality, presentation, and taste.
• Reads tickets and cooks to guest specifications, including modifications.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work station.
• Alerts supervisor to quality or safety concerns and supports kitchen operations.
• Works on-site, on schedule, and supports team as needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Under pressure

Ticket reading

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cook Don Juan's Cocina Full time or Part time

Job Category: Food & Beverage

Requisition Number: COOKD008286

• Posted : July 29, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Chamonix Casino & Hotel | CCH
Cripple Creek, CO 80813, USA

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Efficiently and consistently prepares all menu items and specials with great attention to quality, presentation, taste, and all other details. Includes the ability to prepare large orders in a manner that preserves the quality of each plate.
• Able to effectively make adjustments to provide the best overall dining experience to all customers. Reads tickets and makes food according to guest specifications, including any modifications they would like.
• Attendance: reports to work as scheduled, on time, and ready to work.
• Develops, maintains, and enhances positive relations with all guests and employees.
• Wears and maintains all uniforms properly, including nametag. Must wear a gaming license if in possession of one.
• Maintains a clean work station. Assists in keeping the kitchen clean and organized.
• Alerts supervisor of any concerns regarding the quality, selection, and variety of all food.
• Performs duties in compliance with health standards, safety standards, the Colorado Limited Gaming Act, and internal policies and procedures.
• Maintains alertness for the performance of all responsibilities and a general awareness of restaurant operations at all times.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated cooking experience, preferably within a hospitality, restaurant or gaming environment. Demonstrated experience performing within specific deadlines or under pressure. Demonstrated experience problem solving, organizing, and prioritizing work.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or equivalent in education and experience. One (1) or more years of recent and related cooking experience is preferred, specifically within a hospitality, restaurant, or gaming environment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Food Handler’s License, or equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Essential duties involve performing physical exertion, including frequent brisk walking, climbing stairs, crouching, bending, stretching, reaching, pushing, kneeling, squatting, and standing for an entire work shift with standard breaks. Essential duties require lifting trays containing food and lifting up to 30 pounds to stack, store, or move kitchen, restaurant, or general office supplies and equipment. Essential duties involve a flexible work week with additional hours routinely required.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

$18.00+ hour based on experience

Full House Resorts offers all full-time employees and eligible family members a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and a 401k retirement plan, which includes a matching contribution after one (1) year of service; a generous paid time off program; paid transportation from Colorado Springs and Woodland Park; free local gym membership; tuition reimbursement; fabulous resort perks; and more.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

One (1) or more years of recent and related cooking experience is preferred, specifically within a hospitality, restaurant, or gaming environment.

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