Dining Room Cook II

Company Description
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.

The Little Nell is a Relais & Châteaux resort, consistently recognized for its award-winning wine and culinary programs and dedicated service. The property offers 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, guests have access to a slopeside ski concierge and winter adventures;

in summer, guests enjoy lush gardens, off-road adventures, stargazing, fly fishing and mountaintop yoga, plus a pool, hot tub and health center year-round. The Little Nell has been recognized with numerous awards for decades, including Forbes Five-Star since 1995 and AAA Five-Diamond since 1991. The property also offers 26 private mountainside homes and 12 guest rooms at the base of Aspen Mountain.

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The Employee Dining Room Cook II participates in the preparation, production & service of menu items according to the direction of their Manager. The Cook II is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of food items following established recipes and safety standards. This position requires maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen while ensuring food is prepared in a timely manner and to the highest quality standards.

Shift runs from 11:00am-7:00pm. This position reports to the Chef de Cuisine.

Applications for this position will be accepted until February 8, 2026.

• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, participate in pre- and post-shift cleaning and organization including kitchen equipment, walk-in fridge/freezer storage, dry storage, trash, recycling, mopping, and sweeping
• Prepare & serve food items according to standardized recipes and chef specifications
• Follow daily preparation list to ensure items are ready for service
• Assist with storage of food deliveries
• Report any problems with food products, kitchen equipment or work area to a Chef/Sous chef
• Safely operate and train others on the operation of various kitchen equipment including oven, grill, flattop, soup kettles, slicers, robo-coupe, immersion blender
• Ensure accurate portion sizes and presentation of dishes to meet quality standards and establishment expectations
• Manage cooking times to ensure food is prepared and served in a timely manner, especially during peak hours
• Work closely with kitchen team members to ensure smooth operation and effective communication during shift
• Other duties as assigned

• Culinary School graduate preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen preferred
• Serv Safe or similar food safety course certification is preferred

• Proficient written and verbal English;
  Spanish a plus
• Knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques including baking, broiling, grilling, sauté, roasting, blanching and more
• Knowledge of food handling, safety and other restaurant guidelines
• Knowledge of simple sauces and dressings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations with customers or employees
• Ability to work under stressful circumstances
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve team goals

• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods
• Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods; may walk on slippery…