AM Line Cook

A Modern Pioneer's Retreat at the Heart of Colorado Innovation

Nestled within the dynamic UC Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club is where innovation meets rejuvenation. Designed as a refined gathering place, our boutique hotel invites business leaders, global thinkers, students, and creatives to connect, collaborate, and recharge. Reflecting the pioneering spirit of the West, The Benson offers a luxurious yet approachable atmosphere—a sanctuary where hospitality, discovery, and community flourish.

Job Overview

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training: High school education or equivalent experience.

Experience: Minimum one-year food service or related work.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
• Periodic climbing required.
• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
• Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Environment

Inside 100% of 8 hour shift. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

Benefits

Exceptional Benefits & Perks:

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Salary

USD $20.00 - USD $23.00 /Hr.

ID: 2026-33475

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property: The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club

Outlet: Hotel

Category: Culinary

Min: USD $20.00/Hr.

Max: USD $23.00/Hr.

Tipped Position: No

Address: 13025 E Montview Blvd

City: Aurora

State: Colorado

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability