Cook - Limelight Aspen - Winter
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 work environment and collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure consistency, efficiency, and high culinary standards. The Cook reports to the Chef de Cuisine. The assigned Cook level depends on experience, station assignment, and competency. This is a full-time seasonal winter position at Limelight Aspen for the 2026–27 season, paying $21.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on budget and experience. Applications are accepted until November 8, 2026.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of food preparation experience.
- Proficient written and verbal English communication skills.
- Knowledge of cooking techniques including baking, broiling, grilling, sautéing, roasting, and blanching.
- Knowledge of food handling, safety, and restaurant guidelines.
- Knowledge of 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 remain on one's feet for extended periods.
- Ability to work for extended periods in wet, hot, and humid conditions 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 preparation lists so items are ready for service.
- Set up, work, and break down assigned stations, including sauté, grill, or roasting stations 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, particularly during peak periods.
- Collaborate and communicate with kitchen team members to support 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 as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off Programs
- Paid Leave Programs
- Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
- Other company perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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