Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are your home base in the places you want to explore most. The contemporary properties are set in the heart of authentic outdoor and urban communities, and each hotel is deeply connected to its surroundings – offering a unique adventure for every guest. The guest experience is an intentional journey and the elevated, yet unpretentious nature of the stay allows guests to feel nurtured and at ease. A constant across all properties is a commitment to sustainability, unmatched hospitality, and access to an Adventure Concierge to ensure a memorable stay. Limelight’s pet-friendly hotels are located in Aspen, Colorado, just steps from the downtown core; Snowmass, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain; Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area and walking distance to town; and in Downtown Denver, Colorado, adjacent to Union Station. Two new Limelight Hotels are slated to open in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado in 2025. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com. 

Summary 
The Cook II participates in the preparation, production, & service of menu items according to the direction of the Chef de Cuisine. 

Job Posting Deadline 
Applications for this position will be accepted until November 10, 2024.

Essential Job Functions
•  Show competency with a variety of cooking techniques to include baking, broiling, grilling, sauté, roasting, and blanching
•  Safely use a knife & be able to demonstrate consistency with knife cuts
•  Prepare & serve food items according to chef specifications 
•  Safely operate and be able to train others on the operation of various kitchen equipment to include oven, grill, flattop, soup kettles, slicers, robo-coupe, immersion blender 
•  Responsible for the safe handling of food product according to applicable health codes and laws
•  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 
•  Follow daily preparation list to ensure items are ready for service
•  Assist with storage of food deliveries 
•  Report any problems with food product, kitchen equipment or work area to a Chef/Sous chef
•  Work a food station during service
•  Assist with training new employees as requested 
•  Other duties as assigned

•    High School diploma or equivalent required 
•    Culinary degree or equivalent preferred
•    1 year of food preparation experience preferred
•    Simple sauce and dressing knowledge preferred 
•    ServSafe or similar food safety course certification preferred

Supervision Given and Received 
Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.                           
Received: Works under direct supervision of 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, 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 continually lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance. 

Job Benefits 
This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.  
·    Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
·    Flexible Spending Account Programs
·    Life Insurance Programs
·    Paid Time Off Programs
·    Paid Leave Programs
·    401(k) Savings Plan
·    Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes 
·    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

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