Hotel Line Cook - Durango, CO

Gabriel Group; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Hotel and travel discounts

Job summary

Midas Hospitality is seeking a dependable Cook to support our Food & Beverage team in Durango, CO. The role involves preparing, seasoning, and cooking food for guests while maintaining quality, safety, and sanitation standards in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicates effectively, and can adapt to flexible scheduling based on hotel needs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for hotel guests, meetings, functions, and dining outlets following recipes and standards.
• Follow menu specifications and service standards.
• Operate ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, steam kettles, and other kitchen equipment safely.
• 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.

Skills

Kitchen safety

Food prep basics

Reading recipes

Food safety practices

Communication

Mathematical ability

Flexible schedule

No HS required

Job description

• Location 21636 Highway 160 West,Durango, CO, 81301,United States
• Base Pay $19.00 - $23.00 / Hour
• Job Category Cook, Food & Beverage, Hospitality
• Employee Type FT Hourly
• Manage Others No

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.

What You Can Expect at Midas

We believe great hotels are built by great teams, and great teams are built through strong leadership, recognition, and a genuine investment in our people. At Midas, we are committed to creating an environment where our associates feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

As part of our team, you can expect:

A Team-Focused Environment:

We believe in working together, supporting one another, and celebrating our successes as a team. Our leaders are intentional about building a strong, collaborative culture where everyone has a role in the hotel's success.

Recognition & Appreciation:

We believe good work should be recognized. From celebrating individual accomplishments to recognizing team milestones, we make an effort to show our associates that their contributions matter.

Opportunities to Grow:

We want our people to build careers, not just jobs. Leaders are encouraged to coach, develop, and create opportunities for associates who want to learn, take on additional responsibility, and grow within the Midas.

Work-Life Balance:

Hospitality can be demanding, but we believe our people deserve a healthy balance. We strive to lead with understanding, communicate openly, and build schedules and expectations that allow our associates to be successful both at work and outside of it.

Leaders Who Lead by Example:

Our leadership team isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and work alongside the team. Whether that's helping during a busy breakfast, assisting with guest needs, jumping into housekeeping, or supporting the front desk, we believe leadership means being present and willing to help wherever needed.

We are building more than great hotels—we are building great teams and creating an environment where people can do their best work, grow their careers, and enjoy being part of the team.

Founded in 2006, Midas Hospitality has grown into a leading hotel development and management company with more than 1,000 associates and a portfolio of 60+ 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 built on growth, teamwork, and opportunity.

At Midas Hospitality, our associates are the heart of our success. We believe in creating an environment where team members can build rewarding careers, contribute meaningful work, and be recognized for their achievements.

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