Cook III Limelight Snowmass Summer

Limelight Hotels; Snowmass Village (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cook III to join their vibrant kitchen team. This role involves preparing and cooking a variety of food items while adhering to safety standards and chef specifications. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree and experience in food preparation, ensuring a high-quality dining experience. With a focus on teamwork, this position offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment while contributing to a culture of inclusion and diversity. Join a company that values your skills and offers seasonal full-time benefits, including paid time off and employee perks.

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 or similar food safety course certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to recipes and chef specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Work closely with kitchen team for smooth operations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Cooking Techniques

Food Safety Knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Culinary Degree

Food Preparation Experience

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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

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.