Steward / Prep Cook - Limelight Mammoth - Winter

Company Description

Limelight Hotels by Aspen One provide authentic and contemporary connections to their communities and the adventures that surround them. Each Limelight hotel is inspired by place, united by purpose, defined by you and set in the heart of elevated and unique locations, each carefully designed with distinctive design and purposeful functionality, created to evoke a sense of place and a point of view.

Current locations include those across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (opened August 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; Mammoth, California (opened December 2025); and Charleston, South Carolina (coming in 2028).

For more information, visit www.limelighthotels.com or follow @limelighthotel 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.

Job Description

Position Summary 
The Steward / Prep Cook is responsible for cleaning and storing all flatware, silver, glass, kitchen trays, pots, pans according to the direction of the restaurant management team. The Steward / Prep Cook also assists in food preparation as requested. This position reports to the Executive Chef.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted August 16, 2026.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
•    Scrape, stack, and clean all dishes properly 
•    Store dishes and silver in the designated locations 
•    Set up cleaning area: put dish machine together properly, fil all water tanks, turn on heating elements to dish machine 
•    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 
•    Assist with storage of food deliveries 
•    Clean kitchen walls, floors, loading docks, and other associated areas at the proper time 
•    Disassemble, clean and re-assemble dishwasher prior to end of shift 
•    Post appropriate caution signs when the floor is wet or being mopped to ensure highest level of safety 
•    Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean orderly condition 
•    Assist with preparing food items according to chef specifications 
•    Follow daily preparation list to ensure items are ready for service 
•    Report any problems with food product, kitchen equipment or work area to a Chef/Sous chef 
•    Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements 
•    High School diploma or equivalent preferred
•    Prior work experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred
•    ServSafe or similar food safety course certification is preferred 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  
•    Knowledge of company policies and procedures  
•    Familiarity with company rules, regulations, and operational standards  
•    Basic industry terminology   
•    Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively  
•    Ability to do basic problem-solving  
•    Ability to identify straightforward issues and propose simple solutions  
•    Proficiency in communicating clearly both verbally and in writing to team members and customers  
•    Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals  
•    Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks  
•    Attention to detail  
•    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision  
•    Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
•    Ability to follow oral or written directions in basic English required 

Additional Information

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 representat