The city of Aspen at our front door, Aspen Mountain at our back door. And in between, a gathering place for the free-spirited. We're proud of our 5 Stars and 5 Diamonds -- hospitality is our passion. From our kitchens to our cellars, with their 20,000 bottles of wine, from the Concierges in our lobby to the Concierges on our mountains, and from family adventure to après ski, this hotel is, guests have said, "the Aspen of Aspen."

The Cook II primary responsibility is for station assigned; maintains mise en place. And prepares hot and cold foods for the restaurant according to Chef’s specifications and for catered events as required.

Essential Job Functions
• Set up mise en place to Chef’s specifications
• Set up, maintain, work and breakdown station and maintains area cleanliness throughout shift, cleans work area at shift end
• Properly stores all mise en place at shift end
• Submits production need for following day by shift end
• Makes basic sauces, for example, Hollandaise
• Cooks/prepares salads, appetizers both hot and cold
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary work conditions and proper food storage
• Report to work in a neatly groomed and acceptable manner as outlined in the employee handbook
• Report to shift on time
• Comply with all policies and procedures for the Food and Beverage Department, The Little Nell, and Aspen Skiing Company
• Is familiar with hotel fire and safety procedures
• Assist in emergency and security procedures as directed by management
• Complete tasks and projects delegated by your manager and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand
• Responsible for assisting all team members in organization of kitchen items, to include, dry goods, kitchen equipment, storage containers, cleaning supplies and proper rotation and organization of all food deliveries.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Culinary degree or equivalent
• One year food preparation experience
• Knowledge of poaching, sauté and roasting
• Excellent written and spoken English

Physical requirements of the position include:
• Kneeling, bending, and standing for extended periods
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Works in hot and steamy environment