The Little Nell
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 property is a Relais & Châteaux resort, with two restaurants, three bars, a wine cellar and a speakeasy. The Spa at The Little Nell offers a holistic lifestyle experience, and guests enjoy seasonal activities and year-round amenities. The Little Nell has earned numerous awards, including Forbes Five-Star since 1995 and AAA Five-Diamond since 1991, among others. The property also offers residences and will open a Nell hotel outside Aspen in 2027. For more information, visit www.thelittlenell.com.
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Job Description Position Summary
The Cook I 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. The Cook I also assists in inventory management, employee training and supports the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations. This position reports to The Chef de Cuisine.
Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until January 25, 2026.
Essential Job Functions / Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and quality in all dishes
Maintain an organized and clean work environment, always adhering to sanitation and food safety standards
Assist with managing kitchen inventory, ensuring proper stock levels, and reporting shortages or discrepancies
Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, performing basic maintenance and cleaning as needed
Ensure accurate portion sizes and presentation of dishes to meet both quality standards and customer expectations
Safely operate and train others on the operation of various kitchen equipment to include oven, grill, flattop, soup kettles, slicers, robo-coupe, immersion blender
Work closely with kitchen team members to ensure smooth operation and effective communication during food service
Manage cooking times to ensure food is prepared and served in a timely manner, especially during peak hours
Follow all safety and health regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and cleaning procedures
Fill out checkout lists in absence of supervisor
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education & Experience Requirements
Culinary degree or equivalent preferred
3 years of food preparation experience required
ServSafe or similar food safety course certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficient written and verbal communication English skills, Spanish a plus
Proficient knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques to include 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 whether they be customer or employee related
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
Job Benefits This position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
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 and equal employment opportunity statements are included to describe the essential functions and rights of applicants and employees. For more information, contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700. E-Verify participation and Right to Work posters are in effect.
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Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from domain-specific email addresses.
Job Description Position Summary
The Cook I 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. The Cook I also assists in inventory management, employee training and supports the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations. This position reports to The Chef de Cuisine.
Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until January 25, 2026.
Essential Job Functions / Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and quality in all dishes
Maintain an organized and clean work environment, always adhering to sanitation and food safety standards
Assist with managing kitchen inventory, ensuring proper stock levels, and reporting shortages or discrepancies
Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, performing basic maintenance and cleaning as needed
Ensure accurate portion sizes and presentation of dishes to meet both quality standards and customer expectations
Safely operate and train others on the operation of various kitchen equipment to include oven, grill, flattop, soup kettles, slicers, robo-coupe, immersion blender
Work closely with kitchen team members to ensure smooth operation and effective communication during food service
Manage cooking times to ensure food is prepared and served in a timely manner, especially during peak hours
Follow all safety and health regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and cleaning procedures
Fill out checkout lists in absence of supervisor
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education & Experience Requirements
Culinary degree or equivalent preferred
3 years of food preparation experience required
ServSafe or similar food safety course certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficient written and verbal communication English skills, Spanish a plus
Proficient knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques to include 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 whether they be customer or employee related
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
Job Benefits This position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
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 and equal employment opportunity statements are included to describe the essential functions and rights of applicants and employees. For more information, contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700. E-Verify participation and Right to Work posters are in effect.
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