Penrose Room Cook I

The Broadmoor; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Broadmoor seeks a Cook I for the Penrose Room, responsible for preparing culinary dishes while maintaining high safety and quality standards. This role is integral to reopening the Penrose Room and upholding the resort's reputation for exceptional service. The ideal candidate will demonstrate culinary experience, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Health & Dental benefits

401k plan

Local discounts

Career Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of preferred culinary experience.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Ability to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Preparing all dishes according to menu and recipe specifications.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Checking food item rotation to prevent spoilage.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Job description

Job Title: Penrose Room Cook I

Job Pay Range: $19.13 per hour

Job Summary:

The Broadmoor is committed to creating a culture of family and community while simultaneously providing a genuine, unforgettable experience for our guests and team. This role will play a key part in the reopening of the Penrose Room while continuing to uphold our reputation and providing exceptional service to our guests.

The Penrose Room celebrates the bon vivant lifestyle, contributions, life’s journey, and legacy of Spencer and Julie Penrose.

As a member of the Penrose Room culinary team, the position of Cook I is lead culinarian position. The position of Cook I has the responsibility of preparing all dishes according to the menu and recipe specifications. Individuals will be responsible for upholding the standards regarding safety, sanitation, product freshness, and overall product execution. Individuals will be expected to follow standardized recipes and to assist with all production and will work to assist the Chef as necessary in planning and execution of meal service while following the overall direction of the Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and Sous Chef in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, taste, and production.

Our employees represent the Broadmoor brand and are Ambassadors of our Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Standards. Learn more about Broadmoor here.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following while other duties may be assigned:

• Maintains a clean, organized and sanitary work area following safety guideline.
• Assists chef with maintaining the kitchen and keeping staff on task
• Proceeds in preparation of all menu items in assigned area daily to include hot and cold food as specified in areas.
• Must be able to understand and adjust recipes according to business levels
• Assists with organization of product, equipment, and necessary paperwork.
• Precisely follows portion control, presentation of food, consistency of food, and flavor as determined by the culinary department.
• Checks coolers for proper rotation of food items to prevent spoilage.
• Must be able to maintain Serv Safe and health department standards.
• Ability to check and complete mise en place and pars to set-up the station.
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, always remaining calm and courteous.
• Uphold and abide by all Broadmoor policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Takes required breaks, notifying supervisor prior to leaving station.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

What we are looking for:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D with 2 years of preferred culinary experience.
• Must be 18 years old.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds and will be working in conditions that are both inside and outside at times.
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic team member who works well with others.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills

*Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities*

Don’t meet all the qualifications/required skills? If you are committed to joining a team that provides world-class service, we encourage you to still apply. At the Broadmoor, we are looking for exceptional team members that are willing to learn, grow and deliver 5-star service to our guests.

Why Choose the Broadmoor (Benefits)

Working at The Broadmoor is more than just a job. The Broadmoor invests in our employees by offering comprehensive benefits packages and opportunities to grow professionally. By joining our family, you will work with, and learn from, a diverse team of world-class professionals at the longest running Five-Star, Five-Diamond resort in the world.

• Benefits – Employees are offered expansive benefits including Health & Dental, 401k, local discounts. Please click here for a comprehensive list of benefits .
• Career Development – We invest in our employees! As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to grow your career. Whether pursuing career advancement, personal growth, or seasonal employment, we provide training and development opportunities to prepare you for your current role and future career.

Your application will not be penalized for redacting or removing any age- identifying information such as your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.

This posting is expected to close by the date listed at the top of the page. We encourage applicants to apply early for full consideration. If necessary, this posting will remain open until filled.