Cook III - The Little Nell - Summer

Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, The Little Nell is Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel and offers luxury services and unparalleled access to America's most famous mountain town. A Relais & Châteaux resort, the Nell is frequently 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 Little Nell is also home to the new The Nell Spa. During ski season, 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 a newly renovated spa and health club. The Little Nell has been acknowledged with numerous awards including being named a Forbes Five-Star hotel since 1995, a AAA Five-Diamond 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. The Nell will debut its first hotel outside of Aspen at Rockefeller Center in New York City in 2026. For more information, visit www.thelittlenell.com or follow @thelittlenell on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. 

Job Description

Position Summary 
The Cook III helps with station assignments and prepares hot and cold foods for the restaurant according to Chef de Cuisine’s specifications. This position is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of food items following established recipes and safety standards. The Cook III 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 Chef de Cuisine. 

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until July 15, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities 
•    Prepare & serve food items according to standardized recipes and chef specifications 
•    Follow daily preparation list to ensure items are ready for service 
•    Cook food to order
•    Work and maintain sauté, grill, 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 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  
•    Work closely with kitchen team members to ensure smooth operation and effective communication during food service
•    Submit production needs for following day by shift end
•    Other duties as assigned 
 

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements
•    Culinary degree or equivalent preferred
•    1 year of food preparation experience preferred
•    ServSafe or similar food safety course certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
•    Proficient written and verbal communication English skills, Spanish a plus
•    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 
•    Excellent time management skills
•    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 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 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 Progra