Aspen Skiing Company
PM Cook II - Limelight Boulder
Limelight Hotels by Aspen One provide authentic and contemporary connections to their communities and the adventures that surround them. Set in the heart of elevated and unique locations, each Limelight hotel is carefully designed with distinctive design and purposeful functionality, created to evoke a sense of place and a point of view. Current locations include across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (coming fall 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; and Mammoth, California (coming by the end of 2025). Job Description
Position Summary
The Cook II participates in the preparation, production, and service of menu items according to the direction of the Chef de Cuisine. The Cook II 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. This position reports to the Chef De Cuisine. The budgeted pay range for this position is $22.00 to $26.40 per hour. Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until August 31, 2025. Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
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 Prepare & serve food items according to standardized recipes and chef specifications 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 the Chef De Cuisine/Sous chef Work a food station during service, including direct guest interaction if working in a guest facing restaurant Ensure Manager is aware of guest comments and concerns Safely operate and train others on the operation of various kitchen equipment to include oven, grill, flattop, soup kettles, slicers, robo-coupe, immersion blender Ensure accurate portion sizes and presentation of dishes to meet both quality standards and customer expectations Manage cooking times to ensure food is prepared and served in a timely manner, especially during peak hours Work closely with kitchen team members to ensure smooth operation and effective communication during food service Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements
Culinary School graduate preferred 1-2 year(s) of experience in a commercial kitchen preferred ServSafe or similar food safety course certification is preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficient written and verbal communication English skills, Spanish a plus Proficient experience in guest facing roles Knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques to include baking, broiling, grilling, saut, 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 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
Limelight Hotels by Aspen One provide authentic and contemporary connections to their communities and the adventures that surround them. Set in the heart of elevated and unique locations, each Limelight hotel is carefully designed with distinctive design and purposeful functionality, created to evoke a sense of place and a point of view. Current locations include across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (coming fall 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; and Mammoth, California (coming by the end of 2025). Job Description
Position Summary
The Cook II participates in the preparation, production, and service of menu items according to the direction of the Chef de Cuisine. The Cook II 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. This position reports to the Chef De Cuisine. The budgeted pay range for this position is $22.00 to $26.40 per hour. Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until August 31, 2025. Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
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 Prepare & serve food items according to standardized recipes and chef specifications 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 the Chef De Cuisine/Sous chef Work a food station during service, including direct guest interaction if working in a guest facing restaurant Ensure Manager is aware of guest comments and concerns Safely operate and train others on the operation of various kitchen equipment to include oven, grill, flattop, soup kettles, slicers, robo-coupe, immersion blender Ensure accurate portion sizes and presentation of dishes to meet both quality standards and customer expectations Manage cooking times to ensure food is prepared and served in a timely manner, especially during peak hours Work closely with kitchen team members to ensure smooth operation and effective communication during food service Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements
Culinary School graduate preferred 1-2 year(s) of experience in a commercial kitchen preferred ServSafe or similar food safety course certification is preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficient written and verbal communication English skills, Spanish a plus Proficient experience in guest facing roles Knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques to include baking, broiling, grilling, saut, 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 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