Company Description

Aspen Hospitality, a division of Aspen One, owns and operates a portfolio of hotels and residences that currently consists of The Little Nell, Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel and its affiliated Residences at The Little Nell, both of which are located at the base of Aspen Mountain; the Limelight Hotel Aspen and Limelight Hotel Snowmass in Colorado; the Limelight Hotel Ketchum near Sun Valley in Idaho and the Limelight Denver, adjacent to Denver’s Union Station. Two additional Limelight Hotels in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado, are currently in development as well as a new Nell property at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Aspen Hospitality also owns and operates the ASPENX Mountain Club and the Snowmass Mountain Club. Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and ASPENX and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit www.aspenhospitality.co.

Job Description

Summary
A Cook I is primarily responsible for station assigned; maintains mise en place and prepares hot and cold foods for the restaurant according to Chefs specifications and for catered events as required.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until August 30, 2024

Essential Job Functions
• Set up station and mise en place to Chefs specifications
• Fills out daily production, butcher, and pastalero lists in absence of supervisor
• Fills out AM/PM checkout lists in absence of supervisor
• Coordinates with chefs and production chef for proper closure of production kitchen
• Cooks food to order. Can cook burgers and meats to proper temperature with the utilization of cake testers/thermometers
• Set up, maintain, work and breakdown station and maintains area cleanliness throughout shift, cleans work area at shift end
• Properly stores all mis en place at shift end. Can properly cook, cool, and label product
• Submits production needs for following day by shift end
• Communicates with chefs and production chef regarding daily production needs
• Can maintain a proper rotation of mis en place for a station
• Properly cook all proteins
• Simple sauce and dressing knowledge. Proficient in making purees properly
• Be proficient in Meat roast, fish, Hot App, PM-GM, entremets, & lounge stations
• Follows exact recipes using scales when needed
• Make Manager aware of guests’ comments and complaints
• Report to work in a neatly groomed and acceptable manner as outlined in the employee handbook
• Comply with all policies and procedures for the Food and Beverage Department, The Little Nell, and Aspen Skiing Company as directed in employee manual
• Is familiar with hotel fire and safety procedures. Assist in emergency and security procedures as directed by management
• Complete tasks and projects delegated by your manager and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand
• Practice of safe and sanitary work conditions and proper food storage

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years of food preparation experience
• Culinary degree or equivalent

Additional Information

Supervision Given and Received
Supervision Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Supervision Received: Works under direct supervision of the Chef de Cuisine. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, smell, taste, 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 frequently lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance

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 Skiing Company, 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/ Aspen Skiing Company / Aspen Ventures/ Aspen Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPEN Ventures & Aspen Hospitality will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace.