Cook - Springhill Suites & TownePlace Suites

Gabriel Group; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Insurance options

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hotel discounts

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Midas Hospitality is seeking a dependable Cook to support our hotel food and beverage operations in Steamboat Springs. You will prepare, season, and cook food for guests and events according to recipes, standards, and safety practices.

This role requires a detail-oriented approach, the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen, and a flexible schedule to meet hotel and dining needs. We offer opportunities for growth, competitive hourly pay, and a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and safety rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team.
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare soups, salads, meats, and bakery items according to recipes.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain a clean, organized cook line throughout the shift.
• Follow sanitation procedures and food safety practices.
• Assist with opening, running, and closing side work.
• Ensure proper portions and presentation of menu items.

Skills

Safety procedures

Recipe following

Communication

Meal preparation

Attention to detail

Reading recipes

Math for measurements

Flexibility in schedule

Job description

• Location 1750 Central Park Drive,Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $22.00 / Hour

Cook – Hotel Food & Beverage Operations

Start Your Journey with Midas Hospitality:

Midas Hospitality is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Cook to support our Food & Beverage team. This role is responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking food for guests and hotel dining operations while maintaining quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, takes pride in preparing food accurately and safely, and contributes to a clean, organized, and guest-focused operation.

What You Will Be Doing:

As a Cook, you will prepare food for hotel guests, meetings, functions, and dining outlets while following recipes, menu specifications, service standards, and company/franchise requirements.

Responsibilities include:

What You Bring:

• Ability to perform essential kitchen duties safely, accurately, and consistently.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, portioning, and kitchen sanitation preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to complete routine reports or correspondence when needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, associates, and leaders.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, American money, weights, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions and work with standardized situations.
• Less than a high school education, up to one month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on hotel and Food & Beverage needs.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires regular standing and walking; use of hands to handle objects, tools, and controls; and occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Review menus and forecasting sheets to estimate food needs and retrieve required items from storage.
• Prepare soups, salads, gravies, sauces, desserts, casseroles, breads, rolls, pastries, meats, fish, vegetables, and other menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Operate ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, steam kettles, and other kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Measure, mix, bake, roast, broil, steam, cut, trim, season, and plate food items to meet menu specifications.
• Observe and test food for proper doneness, quality, flavor, and presentation.
• Wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables for preparation and service.
• Maintain a well‑stocked cook line with food, plates, utensils, and supplies needed for service.
• Ensure proper portions are used and food is arranged neatly according to menu specifications.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and ready for service throughout the shift and fully clean at the end of each shift.
• Follow sanitation procedures, food safety practices, and precautions to help prevent foodborne illness.
• Prepare orders within designated service standards and ensure buffet, meeting, and function items are ready on time.
• Complete opening, running, and closing side work as assigned each shift.
• Adhere to company standards, franchise standards, safety procedures, and hotel policies.
• Perform additional job‑related duties as assigned shift.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, occasionally exposed to extreme heat, and regularly works near moving mechanical parts. This is a safety‑sensitive position.

What We Offer:

At Midas Hospitality, we believe in investing in our associates and providing opportunities for growth and success. Eligible associates may receive:

• Growth and development opportunities and access to learning resources.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Hotel and travel discounts.
• Employee recognition programs and career advancement opportunities.

Founded in 2006, Midas Hospitality is a leading hotel development, construction, management, and investment firm with over 1,000 associates and a portfolio of more than 40 hotels across 14 states. Through partnerships with Marriott, Hilton, and IHG, we are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while fostering a people‑first culture centered on growth, teamwork, and opportunity.

At Midas Hospitality, our associates are the heart of our success. We provide an environment where individuals can grow their careers, make meaningful contributions, and be recognized for their achievements.

Midas Hospitality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug‑free workplace.