Line Cook - Ajax Downtown

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. 

Ajax Downtown is a new restaurant opening in August.  We are excited to be recruiting talented and motivated individuals for our opening team. The centerpiece of Ajax Downtown is the fire.  We work with a unique and signature dry aging program, local and seasonal produce and a live-fire Josper Grill and Oven.  The bar features craft cocktails, small-production local beers and a curated wine list. This is an atmosphere of creativity, collaboration and a strong desire to do the job right.  Ajax Downtown is located in the Limelight Hotel in downtown Denver. Limelight Hotels are contemporary properties set in the heart of authentic mountain and urban communities owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality. The current portfolio includes Limelight Hotel Aspen, Limelight Hotel Snowmass and Limelight Hotel Denver in Colorado; and the Limelight Hotel Ketchum near Sun Valley in Idaho.

Job Description

Summary
The Line Cook participates and supervises in the preparation, production & service of menu items according to the direction of the Culinary Management Team. 

The hourly range for this position is $20.00-23.00.

Job Posting Deadline 
Applications for this position will be accepted until December 1, 2024.

Essential Job Functions
•    Show advanced knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques to include baking, broiling, grilling, sauté, roasting, blanching
•    Prepare & serve food items according to chef specification
•    Able to work any food station within the restaurant with a high degree of competency and consistency
•    Ensure the culinary management team is aware of guest comments and concerns
•    Safely use a knife & be able to demonstrate consistency with knife cuts with the ability to instruct others on the safe and skillful use of a knife 
•    Safely operate and be able to train others on the operation of various kitchen equipment to include oven, grill, flattop, soup kettles, slicers, robo-coupe, immersion blender 
•    Responsible for the safe handling of food product according to applicable health codes and laws
•    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, recycling, mopping, sweeping 
•    Follow daily preparation list to ensure items are ready for service
•    Assist with storage of food deliveries 
•    Report any problems with food product, kitchen equipment or work area to a member of culinary management
•    Assist with training new employees as requested by culinary management.
•    Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Culinary School graduate preferred
• 2 years of progressive experience in a professional kitchen preferred
• Prior guest service experience preferred  
• Ability to communicate and follow oral or written directions in English is required 
• ServSafe or similar food safety course certification is preferred 

Additional Information

Supervision Given and Received  
Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Received: Works under direct supervision of 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, 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 continually lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance

Job Benefits
This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the fol