Line Cook

Sage Hospitality Group; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Free On-Site Parking

Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants

Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to

Job summary

The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, managed by Sage Hospitality Group, seeks a part-time culinary teammate to support front-line service through quality control and sanitation. You will follow recipes, monitor line setup, and maintain equipment and stock while delivering consistent, high-quality dishes.

We value practical kitchen experience, basic high school education, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. On-site hours include weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Knowledge of cooking practices and kitchen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Check items against recipe cards and verify use records.
• Monitor line setup for maximum efficiency during meals.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and 'clean as you go' policy.
• Prepare food following recipes and standardized portions.
• Start items prepared ahead of time and avoid over-production.
• Rotate perishables and date containers per SOP.
• Check pars for shift use and plan necessary prep.
• Note out-of-stock items and potential shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return unused items to storage with proper cover/date labeling.
• Assist in cost-control actions and reducing waste.

Skills

Cooking knowledge

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Why us?

This position is open until 12/3/2026 or until filled.

Pay: $22.00/hr

Why us?

A few miles away from the spectacular Rocky Mountain National Park, and in the heart of Estes Park, stands the iconic Stanley Hotel. The allegedly haunted property, built by F.O Stanley, is known for its representation in the 1980 movie, The Shining, and its recognition on the National Register of historical places.

Steeped in history, and made up of several buildings, a hedge maze, restaurants and extensive grounds, The Stanley is THE place to be in Estes Park.

At Sage Hospitality we dare to be different; not only in the experience we provide our guests, but also in the experiences we provide our team members. We believe in being true to ourselves and employing our passions. We are not just looking for employees; we are looking for storytellers; we are looking for experiential guides! Our guides are laid‑back but attentive, genuinely enthusiastic, and creative daydreamers who want to share their passion with others and the community!

Job Overview

To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks and ensure proper sanitation levels.

Responsibilities

• Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
• Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
• Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen “clean as you go” policy to ensure strict adherence.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
• Periodic climbing required.
• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
• Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Environment

Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free On-Site Parking
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral

ID: 2026-33967

Position Type: Regular Part-Time

Property: Stanley Hotel

Outlet: Cascades

Category: Culinary

Min: USD $22.00/Hr.

Address: 333 E Wonder View Ave

City: Estes Park

State: Colorado

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability