Prep Cook - Ajax Downtown - Limelight Hotels

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. 

Ajax Downtown is a new restaurant opening in August.  We are excited to be recruiting talented and motivated individuals for our opening team. The centerpiece of Ajax Downtown is the fire.  We work with a unique and signature dry aging program, local and seasonal produce and a live-fire Josper Grill and Oven.  The bar features craft cocktails, small-production local beers and a curated wine list. This is an atmosphere of creativity, collaboration and a strong desire to do the job right.  Ajax Downtown is located in the Limelight Hotel in downtown Denver. Limelight Hotels are contemporary properties set in the heart of authentic mountain and urban communities owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality. The current portfolio includes Limelight Hotel Aspen, Limelight Hotel Snowmass and Limelight Hotel Denver in Colorado; and the Limelight Hotel Ketchum near Sun Valley in Idaho.

Summary 
The Prep Cook helps with station assignments, maintains place, and prepares hot and cold foods for the restaurant according to Chef’s specifications. 

The budgeted hourly range for this position is $19.00-$22.80.

Job Posting Deadline 
Applications for this position will be accepted until August 30, 2024.

Essential Job Functions
•    Set up station and mise-en place to Chefs specifications
•    Cook food to order
•    Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
•    Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc. 
•    Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc. 
•    May be involved in sauteing, grilling, and roasting stations
•    Help organize kitchen items including, dry goods, kitchen equipment, storage containers, cleaning supplies, and food deliveries
•    Set up, work, and breakdown station 
•    Maintain station cleanliness throughout shift and help washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash
•    Submit production needs for the following day by shift end
•    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 

Supervision Given and Received 
Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 
Received: Works under direct supervision of the Executive Chef. 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, smell, taste, 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 frequently 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 Skiing Company, 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/ Aspen Skiing Company / Aspen Ventures/ Aspen Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.  

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPEN Ventures & Aspen Hospitality will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace.