Start your summer adventure at Mesa Verde!

Cliff Dewlling
Posted: Apr 09, 2026

Cook

Aramark Mesa Verde

Mesa Verde, Colorado

Wages/Pay
$17.25 / hour
Experience Level
Previous experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: Apr 23, 2026

Job Description

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you’ll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you’ll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation – experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. At Aramark, we care about your health, so we have production guidelines and safety procedures in place to help you do what you love. Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us!  

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $17.25 to $17.25. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.
 

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation
 

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

  • Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.    

  • Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes  

  • Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment 

  • Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items 

  • Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives 

  • Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc. 

  • Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods 

  • Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines  

  • Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures 

  • Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils  

  • Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc. 

  • Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation

  • Ensures security of company assets
     

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

  • Experience as a cook or in a related role required

  • Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage

  • Must be able to acquire food safety certification

  • Demonstrate basic math and counting skills

  • Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
     

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.

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Aramark Mesa Verde

Mesa Verde National Park is located in southwestern Colorado, near the “Four Corners” of Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado. Open from April to October, Aramark Destinations operates a variety of lodging, food service, tour guide, and retail sites within the park. Working at Mesa Verde will be an experience unlike anything you’ve had before!

Location
Colorado
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
150
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
Yes
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Intermittent
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