Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are contemporary properties set in the heart of authentic mountain and urban communities. Limelight Aspen, in downtown Aspen, Colorado, is just steps from the slopes and the downtown core. Limelight Ketchum is situated in Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area, Bald Mountain, and within walking distance to the town’s shops and restaurants. Limelight Snowmass in Snowmass, Colorado is located adjacent to the Elk Camp Gondola with direct access to 3,362 acres of terrain. Limelight Denver opened in 2023, and two additional Limelight Hotels in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado, are slated to open in 2025. All Limelight properties are designed around the communities and activities where they are located. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com. 

Citizen Rail, a grill-centric restaurant and bar, is operated by Limelight Denver. Chef Christian Graves’ open kitchen and custom wood-fired grill are the center of the action at Citizen Rail, and guests in the dining room get a front-row seat to the show. Out on the heated patio there’s a lively scene all its own; cozy and sociable, it’s an ideal perch for a Union Station happy hour, dinner with friends or weekend brunch. 

Job Description

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

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 

Qualifications

•    High School diploma or equivalent required 
•    Culinary degree or equivalent preferred
•    1 year of food preparation experience preferred
•    Simple sauce and dressing knowledge preferred 

Additional Information

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.

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 Skiing Company, 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 Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel 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 Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here