Cook III - Limelight Snowmass - Summer

Aspen, CO; Colorado; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality seeks a dedicated Cook III to join their team. This role involves preparing and cooking a variety of food items, ensuring high quality and safety standards while maintaining a clean kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree and experience in food preparation, along with strong communication and time management skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant, guest-focused setting, where you can showcase your culinary talents and contribute to an exceptional dining experience. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off Programs

Paid Leave Programs

Employee Pass

Other company perks

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent preferred with 1 year of food prep experience.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food items according to recipes and chef specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Adaptability

Customer Engagement

Education

Culinary Degree

Food Preparation Experience

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are your home base in the places you want to explore most. The contemporary properties are set in the heart of authentic outdoor and urban communities, and each hotel is deeply connected to its surroundings – offering a unique adventure for every guest. The guest experience is an intentional journey and the elevated, yet unpretentious nature of the stay allows guests to feel nurtured and at ease. A constant across all properties is a commitment to sustainability, unmatched hospitality, and access to an Adventure Concierge to ensure a memorable stay. Limelight’s pet-friendly hotels are located in Aspen, Colorado, just steps from the downtown core; Snowmass, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain; Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area and walking distance to town; and in Downtown Denver, Colorado, adjacent to Union Station. Two new Limelight Hotels are slated to open in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado in 2025. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com.

Job Description

Position Summary
The Cook III helps with station assignments and prepares hot and cold foods for the restaurant according to Chef de Cuisine’s specifications. This position is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of food items following established recipes and safety standards. The Cook III position requires maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen while ensuring food is prepared in a timely manner and to the highest quality standards. This position reports to the Chef de Cuisine.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until April 27, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

1. Prepare & serve food items according to standardized recipes and chef specifications
2. Follow daily preparation list to ensure items are ready for service
3. Cook food to order
4. Work and maintain sauté, grill, and roasting stations
5. Help organize kitchen items including, dry goods, kitchen equipment, storage containers, cleaning supplies, and food deliveries
6. Set up, work, and breakdown station
7. Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, participate in pre and post shift cleaning and organization to include but not limited to kitchen equipment, walk in fridge/freezer storage, dry storage, trash, recycle, mopping, sweeping
8. Work closely with kitchen team members to ensure smooth operation and effective communication during food service
9. Submit production needs for following day by shift end
10. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

• Culinary degree or equivalent preferred
• 1 year of food preparation experience preferred
• ServSafe or similar food safety course certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient written and verbal communication English skills, Spanish a plus
• Experience in guest facing roles
• Knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques to include baking, broiling, grilling, sauté, roasting, blanching and more
• Knowledge of food handling, safety and other restaurant guidelines
• Knowledge of simple sauce and dressing
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work under stressful circumstances
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks
• Ability to engage with customers in a positive and helpful manner
• Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals

Additional Information

Work Environment & Physical Demands
Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, smell, taste, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time. Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces. Must be able to frequently lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance.

Job Benefits
This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits:

• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• Employee Pass
• Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.