What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Cooks position at Leopold?
Location:
2430 W Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time available
Compensation: Competitive hourly pay employee meals
About Us:
We are a husband and wife team who takes immense pride in our food. We are a scratch kitchen that uses as many local, organic, and sustainable ingredients as possible. We are known for our fresh ingredients, artisan food, and a family-style environment. As we have recently expanded to Colorado Springs, we are looking for strong candidates who are passionate and hardworking individuals to join our team.
We're Building Something Worth Being Part Of
If you're the kind of cook who takes pride in doing it right, who wants to actually get better at your craft, and who's looking for a kitchen to grow with — not just a shift to survive — we want to talk to you.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain focus, quality, and consistency throughout duration of service
- Communicate with team to ensure food is executed properly and in a timely manner
- Monitor food prep levels and communicate supply needs to management
- Assist with opening and closing duties, including cleaning and stocking
- Maintain a positive attitude and work well with team members in a fast-paced environment
- Working the line during service — pizza, sandwiches, apps, and scratch-made dishes
- Prepping ingredients from scratch: sauces, dough, fillings, toppings
- Keeping your station clean, organized, and moving during a rush
- Following recipes and techniques precisely, then bringing your own instincts once you've earned it
- Working as part of a small team where everyone covers for each other
Who We're Looking For
This is not a fast-food or assembly-line cooking job, and we're not looking for that kind of experience or mindset. We want people who:
Requirements
- Have real experience in a scratch or from-scratch kitchen — you know what mise en place actually means
- Show up on time, every time, and can be counted on to finish what they start
- Take feedback well and want to keep learning technique, not just clock hours
- Care about the food going out, not just getting through the shift
- Want to grow with a new restaurant — more responsibility, more skill, more opportunity as we grow
- Can hold their station under pressure without cutting corners
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a team-oriented mindset
- Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage
- Opportunities for growth as we expand locations
- Opportunities for leadership positions and pay increase
- Employee meals and discounts
- Health insurance opportunities coming soon
- Fun, supportive work environment with a growing local brand
What We're Building
We're new to Old Colorado City, which means the ground floor is wide open. The cooks who join us now and prove they're serious are the ones who'll move up as we grow — lead line positions, assistant kitchen management, more hours, more trust. This isn't a revolving door. We're looking for people who want to stay.
How to Apply
Please apply here or send your resume or work experience details to or apply in person at 2430 W Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.
Join our team and help us create the best culinary experience in Colorado!
Compensation:
- Starting at $19-$22/hour
- Hourly increase available after 45 days if perfomance is met
- Shift meal, employee discount
- CO Paid Sick Leave
This job posting will end September 30, 2026
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22