Cook III - The Little Nell

["The Little Nell is Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel, featuring luxurious amenities, personalized service, breathtaking mountain views, renowned dining, spacious accommodations, and unparalleled access to America's most famous mountain town. A Relais & Chateaux resort, The Little Nell is consistently 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 new Spa at The Little Nell is rooted in 'The Aspen Idea' - a holistic lifestyle philosophy that integrates mind, body, and spirit. During ski season, The Little 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 health center year-round. The Little Nell has been acknowledged with numerous awards for decades 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. For more information, visit www.thelittlenell.com or follow @thelittlenell 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 *********************************, *********, *****************, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains. 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. Budgeted Pay Rate: $22.00Job Posting DeadlineApplications for this position will be accepted until August 31, 2025Essential 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 saute, 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 Education & Experience Requirements Culinary degree or equivalent preferred 1 year of food preparation experience preferred ServSafe or similar food safety course certification preferredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Proficient written and verbal communication English skills, Spanish a plus Knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques to include baking, broiling, grilling, saute, 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 goalsWork 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 BenefitsThis position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:Enrollment dates differ across the various programs. Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs Flexible Spending Account Programs Life Insurance Programs Paid Time Off Programs Paid Leave Programs 401(k) Savings Plan Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes Other company perks"][' Rejoindre Relais & Chateaux, c\'est profiter d\'une opportunite unique d\'elargir vos horizons tout en nourrissant votre talent.Que vous souhaitiez construire une veritable carriere a nos cotes ou recherchiez un poste saisonnier, vous decouvrirez des maisons de caractere, toutes unies par la defense de nos valeurs d\'hospitalite, d\'ancrage local et de partage.Partez a la rencontre de nos equipes passionnees par le beau et le bon, qui font vibrer le cur de chaque Relais & Chateaux. Embarquez a nos cotes pour un delicieux voyage et devenez vous aussi, acteur d\'un monde plus humain ! . Philippe GombertPresident, Relais & Chateaux']