Ajax Downtown honors the art of cooking over open flames with a live-fire kitchen that ignites all the senses. Breathe the rich, savory essence of mesquite charcoal, hear the hiss and crackle of smoldering flames, and taste the distinctive flavors that only cooking with fire, smoke, and ash can impart.
Company Description
Limelight Hotels by Aspen One provide authentic and contemporary connections to their communities and the adventures that surround them. Set in the heart of elevated and unique locations, each Limelight hotel is carefully designed with distinctive design and purposeful functionality, created to evoke a sense of place and a point of view.
Current locations include across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (coming fall 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; and Mammoth, California (coming by the end of 2025).
For more information, visit www.limelighthotels.com or follow @limelighthotel 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 , aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.
Job Description
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 Executive Chef.
The budgeted pay range for this position is $22.00 to $24.00 per hour.
Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until January 15, 2026
Essential Job Functions/Key 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 saut , 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
Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements
Culinary degree or equivalent preferred
1 year of food preparation experience preferred
ServSafe or similar food safety course certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficient written and verbal communication English skills, Spanish a plus
Experience in guest facing roles
Knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques to include baking, broiling, grilling, saut , 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 goals
Additional Information
Work 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 Benefits
This position is categorized 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
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. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.
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 One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.
For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks
Salary : $21 - $22
