Employee Dining Room Cook II

Company Description The Little Nell is Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel, featuring luxurious amenities, personalized service, breathtaking mountain views, renowned dining, spacious accommodations, and unparalleled access to America’s most famous mountain town. A Relais & Châteaux resort, The Little Nell is consistently recognized for its award-winning wine and culinary programs and dedicated service. The property boasts a variety of amenities, including two restaurants, three bars, a wine cellar and a speakeasy. The new Spa at The Little Nell is rooted in ‘The Aspen Idea’ - a holistic lifestyle philosophy that integrates mind, body, and spirit. During ski season, The Little Nell guests have access to a slopeside ski concierge and numerous winter adventures. In summer months, guests enjoy lush gardens along with off-road adventures, stargazing, fly fishing and mountaintop yoga; plus, a pool, hot tub and health center year-round. The Little Nell has been acknowledged with numerous awards for decades including being named a Forbes Five-Star hotel since 1995, a AAA Five-Star hotel since 1991, a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner since 1997, recognition as one of America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants from Wine Enthusiast and frequently nominated for its Outstanding Wine Program by the James Beard Foundation. For more information, visit www.thelittlenell.com or follow @thelittlenell 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. Position Summary The Employee Dining Room Cook II participates in the preparation, production & service of menu items according to the direction of their Manager. 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. Shift runs from 11:00am-7:00pm. This position reports to the Chef de Cuisine. Job Posting Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted until November 30, 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 kitchen equipment, walk in fridge/freezer storage, dry storage, trash, recycle, mopping, sweepingPrepare & serve food items according to standardized recipes and chef specificationsFollow daily preparation list to ensure items are ready for serviceAssist with storage of food deliveriesReport any problems with food product, kitchen equipment or work area to a Chef/Sous chefSafely operate and train others on the operation of various kitchen equipment to include oven, grill, flattop, soup kettles, slicers, robo-coupe, immersion blenderEnsure accurate portion sizes and presentation of dishes to meet both quality standards and establishment expectationsManage cooking times to ensure food is prepared and served in a timely manner, especially during peak hoursWork closely with kitchen team members to ensure smooth operation and effective communication during shiftOther duties as assigned Qualifications Education & Experience Requirements Culinary School graduate preferred1-2 year(s) of experience in a commercial kitchen preferredServSafe or similar food safety course certification is preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Proficient written and verbal communication English skills, Spanish a plusKnowledge of a variety of cooking techniques to include baking, broiling, grilling, sauté, roasting, blanching and moreKnowledge of food handling, safety and other restaurant guidelinesKnowledge of simple sauce and dressingStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent time management skillsAbility to manage difficult or emotional situations whether they be customer or employee relatedAbility to work under stressful circumstancesAbility to quickly adapt to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasksAbility 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 timeRegularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfacesMust 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 Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.Paid Time Off ProgramsPaid Leave ProgramsEmployee Ski PassOther company perks 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 Aspen One participates in E-Verify. E-Verify & Right to Work Poster #J-18808-Ljbffr