AM Line Cook- Full Time

About the Role

The Curtis Hotel, with its “Stay Happy, Work Happy!” aesthetic, is a playful yet professional environment where work is seen as an extension of daily life. We embrace individuality and innovative thinking, offering a vibrant workplace within a stunning, iconic hotel in downtown Denver. As part of The Corner Office—a dynamic bar and dining space—you’ll join Sage Restaurant Concepts, contributing to a team that values creativity and quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper service from the front line through quality control and training of line cooks.
• Verify all items against recipe cards, ensuring adherence to use records and proper food presentation.
• Monitor line setup before meal functions to maximize efficiency during service.
• Maintain equipment and enforce the kitchen’s “clean as you go” policy.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and portion standards.
• Start food items in advance, avoiding over-preparation based on estimated needs.
• Date and rotate food containers per SOP, ensuring proper storage temperatures for perishables.
• Check pars for shift use, determine prep needs, and manage freezer pulls and line setup.
• Note out-of-stock items or potential shortages and assist in keeping the buffet stocked.
• Return unused food items to designated storage areas, covering and dating perishables.
• Assist in correcting food cost issues, controlling waste, loss, and usage per SOP.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• One to two years of experience in a related position.
• Knowledge of cooking practices and kitchen procedures to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 70 lbs, including food cases and equipment (75% of the time).
• Periodic climbing and bending (e.g., using lower ovens 5–10 times daily).
• Full mobility to travel 30–50 feet regularly throughout the shift.
• Continuous standing during prep, service, or expediting.
• Ability to hear timers and communicate with staff.
• Visual acuity to ensure proper food preparation.
• Understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate effectively.

Work Environment

• 95% of the time spent indoors over an 8-hour shift.
• Exposure to freezer temperatures as low as -10°F and kitchen temperatures exceeding 100°F.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hotel and restaurant discounts.
• Free gym access.
• Employee restaurant discount.
• Complimentary employee meals.
• EcoPass transit program.
• Employee game room/lounge.
• Weekly bonus.

Pay

USD $20.00 per hour.