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Job Title: Professional Cook Forbes Five-Star Resort 

Job Pay Rate: Cook I ($19.13/Hr.) & II ($18.56/Hr.) 

Bring your culinary passion to the most unique resort in the world!

At The Broadmoor, we are committed to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests and our teams. As a professional cook you will play a key part in continuing to uphold our legacy, delivering exceptional service to every guest. We are currently hiring culinary professionals at multiple levels to join our world-class kitchen teams across both our restaurant and banquet operations.

Our employees represent The Broadmoor brand and are Ambassadors of our Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Standards. Learn more about Broadmoor here.

Role Levels:

We are hiring for two different levels within this posting:

• Culinary Cook II (Entry-Level): Perfect for professionals looking to build foundational culinary skills and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, luxury kitchen environment.
• Culinary Cook I (Lead-Level): Ideal for experienced culinarians ready to take ownership of preparation, execution, and maintaining the highest culinary standards.

*Candidates will be considered for the appropriate level based on their experience and qualifications.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Prepare or assist in preparation of hot and cold food items as specified in specific work area.
• Support breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service in restaurant or banquet setting.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment following safety guidelines.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and SERV Safe standards.
• Assists chef with maintaining the kitchen and keeping staff on task.
• Understand and adjust recipes according to business levels.
• Assists with organization of product, equipment, and necessary paperwork.
• Precisely follows portion control, presentation of food, consistency of food, and flavor as determined by the culinary department.
• Checks coolers for proper rotation of food items to prevent spoilage.
• Ability to check and complete mise and place and pars to set up the station.
• 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, always remaining calm and courteous.
• Uphold and abide by all Broadmoor policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Takes required breaks

At higher levels, you’ll take greater ownership of execution, quality control, and team support within your station. 

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

What we are looking for:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• 2 years of preferred culinary experience. 
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds and will be working in conditions that are both inside and outside at times.

Key Traits:

• Reliable and detail oriented.
• Team-focused with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic team member who works well with others.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Passionate about food, hospitality, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. 
• Highly responsible 

*Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities*

Don’t meet all the qualifications/required skills? If you are motivated to join a team that provides world-class service, we encourage you to still apply. At The Broadmoor, we are looking for exceptional team members that are willing to learn, grow and deliver 5-star service to our guests.

Why Choose The Broadmoor (Benefits)

Working at The Broadmoor means more than joining a team, it means becoming a part of a legacy.

Here at The Broadmoor:

• Work at a world-renowned Five-Star, Five-Diamond resort.
• Learn from industry-leading chefs and professionals.
• Be a part of a culture rooted in family, community, and excellence.
• Grow and advance your culinary career.

Benefits – Employees are offered expansive benefits including Health & Dental, 401k, local discounts. Please click here for a comprehensive list of benefits.

Career Development – We invest in our employees! As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to grow your career. Whether pursuing career advancement, personal growth, or seasonal employment, we provide training and development opportunities to prepare you for your current role and future career. 

We encourage applicants to apply early for full consideration, and this posting will remain open until filled.