Line Cook - Casa Colina at Trailborn Rocky Mountains - Trailborn : Job Details

ABOUT CASA COLINACasa Colina was founded in 2023 in Estes Park, Colorado and located in the newly renovated Trailborn Rocky Mountains hotel! We start the day with breakfast burritos and strong coffee and the dinner menu centers around (mostly) hand-held Mexican-inspired cuisine alongside a fun and elevated tequila and mezcal bar program. We source ingredients from around Colorado as much as possible, working with local farms and small businesses.We are looking for passionate and dependable Line Cooks to join our team. We strive for a professional, friendly and customer focused atmosphere. Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hourDuties & Tasks:

• Read, measure, and execute recipes.
• Maintain a solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation
• Maintain a solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups
• Effectively communicate with management, chefs, and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees.
• Exhibits a solid knowledge, understanding and application of various cooking techniques.
• Versatile in preparing both hot and cold items.
• Prepare and service all food items according to hotel recipes and standards.
• Actively share ideas, opinions, and suggestions in daily shift briefings.
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage.
• Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.
• Ensure all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out philosophy.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in the Culinary field required
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Able to handle service and stay organized in a busy restaurant
• Able to work within the guidelines of the Companies Fire, Life and Safety Program and transfer the knowledge to Colleagues.
• Quality driven with a passion for excellence.
• Approachable, open-minded and fair

Physical Requirements:

• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 30 pounds without assistance
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. This job description reflects the job content at the time of writing and will be subject to periodic change in light of changing operational and environmental requirements. Such changes will be discussed with the job holder and the job description amended accordingly. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel which may include overtime, weekends and holidaysTrailborn is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. Trailborn expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Trailborn's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.