Steward / Prep Cook - Limelight Mammoth - Winter

Limelight-Hotels; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave

Employee Ski Pass

Other company perks

Job summary

Limelight Hotels is seeking a Steward/Prep Cook for the Winter 2026-27 season at Limelight Mammoth. You will clean and store flatware, assist with food preparation, and report to the Executive Chef.

This full-time seasonal position runs through the winter season with duties centered in the kitchen to support service. Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent (preferred) and ServSafe or similar certification (preferred).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe or similar food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrape, stack, and clean all dishes properly.
• Store dishes and silver in designated locations.
• Set up cleaning area and maintain dish machine.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Assist with storage of food deliveries.
• Clean kitchen walls, floors, and related areas.
• Disassemble and clean dishwasher before end of shift.
• Follow safety signs when floors are wet or mopped.
• Assist with food preparation according to chef specs.
• Follow daily preparation list to ensure readiness for service.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

English (basic)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification

Job description

• Full-time
• Job Location: Limelight Mammoth
• Budgeted Pay Rate: $21.00
• Job category: Limelight Mammoth
• Season: Winter 2026-27
• Job Classification: Full-Time Seasonal
• Compensation: USD 19.00 - USD 21.00 - hourly

Company Description

Limelight Hotels by Aspen One provide authentic and contemporary connections to their communities and the adventures that surround them. Each Limelight hotel is inspired by place, united by purpose, defined by you and set in the heart of elevated and unique locations, each carefully designed with distinctive design and purposeful functionality, created to evoke a sense of place and a point of view.

Current locations include those across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (opened August 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; Mammoth, California (opened December 2025); and Charleston, South Carolina (coming in 2028).

For more information, visit www.limelighthotels.com or follow @limelighthotel on X, Instagram or Facebook. Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the [emailprotected] , aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.

Job Description

Position Summary
The Steward / Prep Cook is responsible for cleaning and storing all flatware, silver, glass, kitchen trays, pots, pans according to the direction of the restaurant management team. The Steward / Prep Cook also assists in food preparation as requested. This position reports to the Executive Chef.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted August 16, 2026.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

• Scrape, stack, and clean all dishes properly
• Store dishes and silver in the designated locations
• Set up cleaning area: put dish machine together properly, fil all water tanks, turn on heating elements to dish machine
• 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
• Assist with storage of food deliveries
• Clean kitchen walls, floors, loading docks, and other associated areas at the proper time
• Disassemble, clean and re-assemble dishwasher prior to end of shift
• Post appropriate caution signs when the floor is wet or being mopped to ensure highest level of safety
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean orderly condition
• Assist with preparing food items according to chef specifications
• Follow daily preparation list to ensure items are ready for service
• Report any problems with food product, kitchen equipment or work area to a Chef/Sous chef
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior work experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred
• ServSafe or similar food safety course certification is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Familiarity with company rules, regulations, and operational standards
• Basic industry terminology
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectivelyAbility to do basic problem-solving
• Ability to identify straightforward issues and propose simple solutions
• Proficiency in communicating clearly both verbally and in writing to team members and customers
• Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to follow oral or written directions in basic English required

Additional Information

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, 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 occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

Job Benefits

This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits:

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• Employee Ski 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.