Cook I - Aspen Mountain Club - Winter at Aspen Skiing Company

Aspen, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Sanitation, Inventory Management, Cooking Techniques, Time Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Team Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Adaptability, Safety Regulations, Equipment Operation, Presentation Skills, Emotional Management, Stress Management

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description Aspen Hospitality, a division of Aspen One, develops, owns, and operates a growing portfolio of luxury and upper-scale hotels, private clubs, and branded residential properties under The Nell and Limelight brands. This includes The Little Nell, Aspen’s only Five-Star, Five-Diamond ski-in/ski-out hotel and its affiliated Residences located at the base of Aspen Mountain, as well as a new Nell property currently in development at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Aspen Hospitality’s Limelight hotels are located across Colorado, with locations in Aspen, Snowmass, and Denver, and in Ketchum, Idaho. Two new Limelight hotels will also open in 2025 in Boulder, Colorado and Mammoth, California. Aspen Hospitality also owns and operates the Aspen Mountain Club, Snowmass Mountain Club, and Mammoth Lakes Mountain Club. For more information, visit www.aspenhospitality.co. Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the [email protected], aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains. Job Description Position Summary The Cook I is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of food items following established recipes and safety standards. This position requires maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen while ensuring food is prepared in a timely manner and to the highest quality standards. The Cook I also assists in inventory management, employee training and supports the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations. This position reports to The Chef de Cuisine. Job Posting Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted until November 16, 2025 Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities • Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and quality in all dishes • Maintain an organized and clean work environment, always adhering to sanitation and food safety standards • Assist with managing kitchen inventory, ensuring proper stock levels, and reporting shortages or discrepancies • Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, performing basic maintenance and cleaning as needed • Ensure accurate portion sizes and presentation of dishes to meet both quality standards and customer expectations • Safely operate and train others on the operation of various kitchen equipment to include oven, grill, flattop, soup kettles, slicers, robo-coupe, immersion blender • Work closely with kitchen team members to ensure smooth operation and effective communication during food service • Manage cooking times to ensure food is prepared and served in a timely manner, especially during peak hours • Follow all safety and health regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and cleaning procedures • Fill out checkout lists in absence of supervisor • Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education & Experience Requirements • Culinary degree or equivalent preferred • 3 years of food preparation experience required • ServSafe or similar food safety course certification preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Proficient written and verbal communication English skills, Spanish a plus • Proficient knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques to include baking, broiling, grilling, sauté, roasting, blanching and more • Knowledge of food handling, safety and other restaurant guidelines • Knowledge of simple sauce and dressing • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent time management skills • Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations whether they be customer or employee related • Ability to work under stressful circumstances • Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks • Ability to engage with customers in a positive and helpful manner • Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals 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. For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks Aspen One participates in E-Verify. E-Verify & Right to Work Poster

Responsibilities

The Cook I is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of food items while maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen. This position also assists in inventory management and supports the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.