Banquet Cook I

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.  

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Position Summary 

The Cook I 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. The Cook I also assists in inventory management, employee training and supports the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations. This position reports to The Banquet Chef. 

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 16, 2025

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities 

•    Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and quality in all dishes

•    Maintain an organized and clean work environment, always adhering to sanitation and food safety standards

•    Assist with managing kitchen inventory, ensuring proper stock levels, and reporting shortages or discrepancies

•    Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, performing basic maintenance and cleaning as needed

•    Ensure accurate portion sizes and presentation of dishes to meet both quality standards and customer expectations

•    Safely operate and train others on the operation of various kitchen equipment to include oven, grill, flattop, soup kettles, slicers, robo-coupe, immersion blender 

•    Work closely with kitchen team members to ensure smooth operation and effective communication during food service

•    Manage cooking times to ensure food is prepared and served in a timely manner, especially during peak hours

•    Follow all safety and health regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and cleaning procedures

•    Fill out checkout lists in absence of supervisor

•    Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements 

•    Culinary degree or equivalent preferred

•    3 years of food preparation experience required

•    ServSafe or similar food safety course certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

•    Proficient written and verbal communication English skills, Spanish a plus

•    Proficient 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

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 seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits:

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.  

•    Paid Time Off Programs

•    Paid Leave Programs

•    Employee Ski Pass

•    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

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.

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