Cook II - 3/4 Time

Denver Museum of Nature & Science; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading museum in the area seeks a skilled line cook to prepare quality foods and engage positively with guests. Responsibilities include ensuring recipes are followed, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a high school diploma. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant cultural environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years of experience in a high volume restaurant or cafeteria setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and guests.
• Requires Serve Safe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality foods and follow recipes accurately.
• Engage positively with guests to enhance their Museum experience.
• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen and workstation at all times.

Skills

3 years’ experience as a line cook

Ability to pass Serve Safe Certification

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for preparing quality foods, providing the highest customer service and supporting the DMNS cleanliness and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Executes daily food production ensuring that recipes are followed as directed by the culinary management team. Ensures all food prepared meets DMNS quality.
• Ensures all equipment is working properly prior to shift and reports any equipment problems to the culinary management team. Ensures complete daily breakdown, sanitation and restocking of workstation.
• Knows and is able to describe what is being served, including all ingredients and some nutritional information.
• Engages with the guests and positively adds to their Museum experience.
• Professionally and courteously interacts with Museum guests and fellow staff.
• Achieves and maintains a clean and sanitary environment.

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience as a line cook in a high volume restaurant/cafeteria setting.
• Ability to pass a required Serve Safe Certification.

Ideal Candidate Will Be / Have

• Culinary degree
• Communicates shortages and overages of products, as needed.
• Anticipates guests needs and reacts to any allergies and dietary needs both efficiently and quickly.
• Demonstrates and promotes safety awareness. Follows all health department rules and regulations.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the kitchen at all times by keeping workspace and service area maintained and using the “clean as you go method”.

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, August 22, 2025. Applications will not be accepted after this time. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

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