Cook l - Hotel Polaris

Are you ready to help shape the future of travel and hospitality at the new Hotel Polaris at the U.S. Air Force Academy? Hotel Polaris is seeking an exceptional Cook I to join our team and play a vital role in shaping the success of Hotel Polaris, an instant icon on the hospitality landscape of Colorado Springs. Your efforts significantly influence the unique and distinctive experiences we seek to deliver to our guests and team members alike. We're looking for someone who wants to be a part of something bigger and shares our passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences, nurturing a vibrant company culture, and building strong connections with our communities.

• →Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures, and standards.
• →Maintain complete knowledge of proper use, care, and maintenance of kitchen and sushi equipment (knives, rice cookers, refrigeration units, etc.).
• →Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly to requests while maintaining professionalism and composure.
• →Assist in resolving guest concerns to ensure overall satisfaction.
• →Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the sushi station.
• →Crosstrain and learn other stations in the kitchen.
• →Strictly adhere to State Health Department sanitation guidelines and Hotel Polaris food-safety requirements.
• →Meet with the Chef on Duty to review daily assignments, anticipated business levels, menu changes, and special events.
• →Prepare sushi menu items (rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specials) according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
• →Maintain consistent product quality, portioning, and visual appeal.
• →Communicate “86’d” items and available specials to the service team.
• →Notify the Chef on Duty if assistance is required during high-volume periods.
• →Identify excess products that can be repurposed for specials while minimizing waste.
• →Assist in the hot line if needed.
• →Follow proper storage, labeling, rotation, and temperature-control procedures.
• →Maintain food-cost awareness and support cost-control initiatives.
• →Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards, sushi mats, knives, and work surfaces.
• →Transport dirty equipment and utensils to dishwashing areas.
• →Assist and direct Stewarding staff as needed.
• →Break down and clean sushi station at end of shift.
• →Properly wrap, label, date, and store all food items.
• →Ice down hot items per cooling standards.
• →Restock station for the next shift.
• →Turn off equipment not required for continued operation.
• →Review shift status and outstanding tasks with the Head Cook or Chef before clocking out.

• →Assist with inventories as scheduled.
• →Support banquet and event sushi service as assigned.
• →Perform duties in other kitchen areas as needed.
• →Attend required meetings and training sessions.
• →Maintain company image, values, and service standards.
• →Use resources efficiently and responsibly.
• →Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

• Culinary degree (preferred but not required) and formal sushi training.
• 1.5–3 years of experience in sushi preparation.
• Knowledge of seafood handling, knife skills, and sushi rice preparation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior hotel or resort kitchen experience preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or possess valid work authorization.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, squat, push, and pull as required.