Banquet Cook II

7 Hours ago • 1-2 Years • $22 PA - $26.4 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Banquet Cook II is responsible for the preparation, production, and service of menu items under the direction of a manager. This role involves preparing a variety of food items following established recipes and safety standards, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization, and ensuring timely and high-quality food preparation. The position reports to the Banquet Sous Chef and requires adherence to standardized recipes and chef specifications, assisting with food deliveries, reporting any issues with food products or equipment, and working a food station during service, which may include direct guest interaction. Additionally, the cook will manage cooking times, ensure accurate portion sizes and presentation, and collaborate with kitchen team members for smooth operations. Experience with various kitchen equipment and food handling safety is expected.
Must have:
  • Prepare and serve food according to recipes.
  • Maintain clean and sanitary work environment.
  • Follow preparation lists for service.
  • Assist with food deliveries.
  • Report kitchen problems to management.
  • Manage cooking times for timely service.
  • Ensure accurate portion sizes and presentation.
  • Collaborate with kitchen team members.
Good to have:
  • Culinary school graduate.
  • ServSafe or similar food safety certification.
  • Proficient in English (written and verbal).
  • Experience in guest-facing roles.
  • Knowledge of various cooking techniques.
  • Knowledge of food handling and safety.
Perks:
  • 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

Job Details

Company Description

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). 

For more information, visit www.limelighthotels.com or follow @limelighthotel on X, Instagram or Facebook. Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the notifications@smartrecruiters.com, aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains. 

Job Description

Position Summary 
The Banquet Cook II participates in the preparation, production & service of menu items according to the direction of their manager. The Banquet 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 Banquet Sous Chef. 

The pay range for this position is $22.00 to $26.40 per hour, actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until July 13, 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 a Chef/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, sauté, 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 classified 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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