Seasonal Cook II

Location: Denver, CO 80202

Overview

The Seasonal Cook is responsible for preparing all food items using standardized recipes for the Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, and Banquets, while meeting the highest standards for an appealing and appetizing product. This role also ensures cleanliness, sanitation, and safety throughout the kitchen and work areas, with a focus on minimizing waste and maximizing the cost-to-production ratio.

Seasonal Dates: October 1, 2026 through January 30, 2027.

Compensation

Pay Rate: $20.00/hour to $22.00/hour.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all storage areas.
• Complete required food and station preparation prior to restaurant opening to support prompt and efficient service during Restaurant and Room Service hours.
• Prepare and display buffet items in accordance with hotel standards.
• Identify quality expectations for fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment using proper handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Prepare banquet food, as needed, following specifications on Banquet Event Orders.
• Prepare and serve Employee Cafeteria food as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Prepare all foods according to hotel standard recipes. Specials are prepared under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Break down buffets and the kitchen line at the end of each meal period, storing food and equipment properly.
• Work the banquet food station as scheduled by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to prevent injury to self or other employees.
• Use Production Charts as specified by hotel standards.
• Support any kitchen position that requires assistance.
• Follow all Health Department and Company regulations related to food, storage standards, and safety.
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain required cleanliness.
• Follow a “Clean As You Go” approach.
• Assist with storage and rotation of food items per hotel procedures.
• Sign keys in and out under supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Culinary experience required.
• Flexible schedule and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work: ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift.
• Ability to handle temperature variations in both hot and cold environments.
• Thorough knowledge of menus and required preparation according to hotel standards.
• Proficiency in charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sauté, braising, roasting, and par-cooking.
• Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of each.

Benefits

Highgate offers a benefits package for this position, including:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law
• Additional benefit details are available for Washington, Colorado, and California

In addition, associates may have access to travel discounts at our hotels, accrue paid sick leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and paid time off plans may be available for eligible associates who qualify. The Retirement 401(k) Program is open to qualifying full-time and part-time associates.

Posting Details

This job opening was posted on 9/25/2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days.