Cook - Limelight Aspen - Winter

Limelight Hotels • Aspen, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares and cooks a variety of food items according to established recipes, quality standards, and food safety guidelines. The role supports kitchen preparation, production, and service while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The Cook works collaboratively with the kitchen team to promote consistency, efficiency, and high culinary standards, and reports to the Chef de Cuisine. Cook level is assigned based on experience, assigned station, and competency. This is a seasonal full-time position at Limelight Aspen. The pay range is $21.00 to $25.00 per hour, with actual pay dependent on budget and experience. Applications are accepted until November 15, 2026.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of food preparation experience.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques including baking, broiling, grilling, sautéing, roasting, and blanching.
• Knowledge of food handling, safety, restaurant guidelines, and simple sauces and dressings.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to work under stressful circumstances.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks.
• Ability to engage with customers in a positive and helpful manner.
• Ability to collaborate with others to achieve team goals.
• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk, or be on one's feet for extended periods.
• Ability to work in wet, hot, and humid conditions for extended periods and walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, individually or with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree or equivalent.
• ServSafe or similar food safety course certification.
• Spanish language skills.
• Experience in guest-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes and Chef specifications, ensuring consistency, quality, and proper portioning.
• Follow daily prep lists to ensure items are ready for service.
• Set up, work, and break down assigned stations, including sauté, grill, or roasting as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment, including cleaning kitchen equipment, storage areas, and workspaces before and after shifts.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food deliveries, dry goods, and kitchen supplies.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, and perform basic cleaning and maintenance as needed.
• Manage cooking times to support timely preparation and service, especially during peak periods.
• Collaborate and communicate with kitchen team members to ensure smooth operations during service.
• Report issues with food products, equipment, or work areas to the Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef.
• Complete assigned checklists accurately and communicate production needs for the following shift.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Support basic guest interaction in guest-facing environments and escalate feedback or concerns to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Paid leave programs.
• Employee ski pass and dependent ski passes.
• Other company perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed