Culinary Trainee

  • Full-time
  • Job Location: The Little Nell Aspen
  • Budgeted pay rate minimum (actual pay may be adjusted based on experience): $15.00
  • Job category: The Little Nell
  • Season: Summer 2021
  • Job Classification: Part-Time Seasonal

Company Description

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."

Job Description

Summary 
The Objective of the program is to enhance the food product knowledge of the trainee and to provide an overall understanding of the operation and the outlets through training and exposure. 

Essential Job Functions
•    The trainee reports directly to the Executive Sous Chef/ Sous Chef of that area. That person will evaluate you.
•    Rotation depends upon the business demand, the trainee’s initiative & performance.
•    Must report to the shift on time.
•    Must maintain a professional grooming standard.
•    Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
•    Must be able to stand for several hours at a time and be able to lift at least 20 lbs.
•    Must practice correct FIFO and Sanitation procedures
•    Responsible for labeling of all products and cleanliness of the walk-in coolers and freezer.
•    Must comply with all policies and procedures for the Food and Beverage Department, The Little Nell, and Aspen Ski Company.
•    Must practice proper product utilization with minimal waste.
•    The trainee must be flexible to work overtime hours, possibly in other culinary departments when business demands.
•    Required to fill out daily mise en place lists at the end of the shift when working a station.
•    Must maintain station and area cleanliness throughout shift and clean work area at shifts end.

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.

Qualifications

•    Trainees as any employee candidate of Aspen Ski Company may be required to pass a drug test prior to completing the hiring process.
•    We provide uniforms and a cleaning service. The guidelines of daily issuing of uniforms are reviewed in orientation.
•    Every new employee must complete a 6-hour orientation program.
•    Trainees need to arrange housing prior to their arrival whether it is through employee housing or on their own-we do not provide rooms in the hotel for employees. Employee housing is a first come first serve basis.
•    Communication skills
•    Knowledge of safe exercise technique and principles
•    Good people skills with people of all ages
•    Ability to deal with a diversity of individuals

Additional Information

Supervision given and received 
Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 
Received: Works under direct supervision of the outlet 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, 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 
•    Must be able to frequently lift, push or pull up to 0 lbs. individually or with assistance

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.     

    This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. 

    Aspen Skiing Company / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.  

    For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit aspensnowmass.com/jobs/benefits

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