ORO Restaurant Cook

Hands-On, Fast-Paced, Flavor-Filled – Be Our Next Restaurant Cook!

About The Opportunity

Practice Hospitality is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Cook to join our team at the ORO restaurant, located inside the iconic Mining Exchange Hotel.

The Rockies may not be Tuscany, but their golden light is just as rare—and ORO captures that magic in every dish. From shareables featuring locally grown Pueblo peppers, to a rich Bolognese made with Colorado-raised, grass-fed bison and pork, every plate tells a story of local flavor and Italian inspiration. Picture the aroma of butter-kissed bread, the drizzle of golden olive oil, and the energy of a kitchen where creativity thrives.

This is your chance to bring your culinary talent to life in a vibrant, modern kitchen and help shape an unforgettable new dining experience. If you’re passionate about great food, teamwork, and crafting moments guests will savor—we want you to be part of ORO’s team!

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Prepare and craft delicious dishes in a fast-paced, modern restaurant environment.

• Be part of a passionate, collaborative culinary team shaping a new restaurant concept.

• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth within The Practice Hospitality family.

• Work in a vibrant downtown location with a strong connection to a luxury hotel brand.

If you’re a skilled, hands-on cook who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and wants to help launch a new dining concept, we want you on our team!

About The Hotel

Mining Exchange Hotel was built in 1902 as a stock exchange for local mining companies, The Mining Exchange Hotel offers a one-of-a-kind experience in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. Our elegant, yet casual public spaces, and guestrooms are all newly renovated.

Job Role

The Restaurant Cook works in a fast paced, exciting environment to deliver on our commitment to high quality hospitality. The Restaurant Cook prepares food in accordance with recipes set by the executive chef, ensuring meal quality and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, use records, production, and portion standards, per order specks
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs
• Remembering all the multiple orders and easily assembling them to the order
• Work all stations on kitchen line to include broiler, sauté, fry, pantry, and expediter stations
• 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 the 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.
• Ensure the daily operation of the back of house adheres to operating procedure guidelines
• Perform food preparation tasks for all fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, etc. used in recipes
• Prepare all food items per recipe guidelines, tasting and adjusting for flavor with assistance of chef
• Ensure back of house area adheres to the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service
• Maintain appropriate levels of necessary dishes and utensils; keep all dishware used in cooking and serving clean and sanitary at all times
• Monitor supply levels in back of house area and replenish as necessary
• Monitor equipment operation, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, maintain supplies, and call for repairs as necessary
• Ensure compliance with all food-handling and sanitation regulations
• Any other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• Some High School education or equivalent
• Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and Holidays as needed
• Successful completion of criminal background check

Desired Qualifications & Traits

• Enrollment in, or willingness to work towards culinary degree
• Previous cook experience
• Understanding of sanitation-related issues and knowledge of precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment
• Proven teamwork
• Projects professional image that inspires trust and confidence
• Enthusiastic and positive energy

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Able to bend, stretch, and twist
• Able to stand for long periods of time

Job Type: Full Time- Non-Exempt

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount on hotel stays
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program.

About The Company

Practice Hospitality manages hotels differently. A growing company with opportunities for advancement, we infuse hotels with style, spirit, and soul. We inspire, innovate and advocate. We deliver results and do well by our owners because we respect the individuality that we all bring to the table, the connectedness of our world and the impact we have on our community.

We are looking for someone who thinks big because, at Practice Hospitality, we value creativity, emotional intelligence, problem solving and innovation. This is an opportunity to be an integral part of a team that supports one another, is empowered, and holds themselves accountable. If you bring your A game every day and pursue excellence with tenacity, we want to invest in your professional and personal growth. But, more than anything, we are looking for good humans who care; about our guests, each other and making every moment together enriching, fulfilling and fun.