Cook Don Juan's Cocina

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Cripple Creek, CO Until 9/28/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Efficiently and consistently prepares all menu items and specials with great attention to quality, presentation, taste, and all other details. Includes the ability to prepare large orders in a manner that preserves the quality of each plate.
  2. Able to effectively make adjustments to provide the best overall dining experience to all customers. Reads tickets and makes food according to guest specifications, including any modifications they would like.
  3. Attendance:  reports to work as scheduled, on time, and ready to work.
  4. Develops, maintains, and enhances positive relations with all guests and employees.
  5. Wears and maintains all uniforms properly, including nametag.  Must wear a gaming license if in possession of one.
  6. Maintains a clean work station. Assists in keeping the kitchen clean and organized. 
  7. Alerts supervisor of any concerns regarding the quality, selection, and variety of all food.
  8. Performs duties in compliance with health standards, safety standards, the Colorado Limited Gaming Act, and internal policies and procedures.
  9. Maintains alertness for the performance of all responsibilities and a general awareness of restaurant operations at all times.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated cooking experience, preferably within a hospitality, restaurant or gaming environment. Demonstrated experience performing within specific deadlines or under pressure. Demonstrated experience problem solving, organizing, and prioritizing work.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or equivalent in education and experience. One (1) or more years of recent and related cooking experience is preferred, specifically within a hospitality, restaurant, or gaming environment. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Food Handler’s License, or equivalent. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Essential duties involve performing physical exertion, including frequent brisk walking, climbing stairs, crouching, bending, stretching, reaching, pushing, kneeling, squatting, and standing for an entire work shift with standard breaks. Essential duties require lifting trays containing food and lifting up to 30 pounds to stack, store, or move kitchen, restaurant, or general office supplies and equipment. Essential duties involve a flexible work week with additional hours routinely required.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

$18.00+ hour based on experience

Full House Resorts offers all full-time employees and eligible family members a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and a 401k retirement plan, which includes a matching contribution after one (1) year of service; a generous paid time off program; paid transportation from Colorado Springs and Woodland Park; free local gym membership; tuition reimbursement; fabulous resort perks; and more.

 

About this role

Summary

Prepare menu items, follow recipes, and maintain kitchen standards in a hospitality setting.

Job title

Cook Don Juan's Cocina

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

Cripple Creek, CO; on-site work only

Salary

$18.00+ hour based on experience

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

food preparationfood safetytimely cookingorganizing food stations

Preferred skills

restaurant experiencegaming environment experience

Specializations

cookinghospitality
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cripple Creek, CO, USA

On-site City