Cook I - Winter 25-26

Company Description

With roots dating back to 1946, and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. Aspen Skiing Company takes pride in the coexistence of resort, community, and the environment, which exemplifies its values of living fully, honoring people and place, taking the long view, and pursuing excellence in everything it does. Aspen Skiing Company is where guests from around the world come to renew the mind, body, and spirit through unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation.  

Aspen Skiing Company also owns and operates the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts, and more than 410 trails. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Instagram, Facebook, and X.  

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

The Cook 1 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 1 also assists in inventory management, employee training and supports the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations. This position reports to The Chef de Cuisine.

Job Posting Deadline  
Applications for this position will be accepted until October 31st, 2025 for the Winter 25-26 season.

Essential Job Functions

• 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

Qualifications

Education Requirements & Experience

• 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
• Proficient experience in guest facing roles
• 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

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  
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