Why us?
The Rally Hotel is an independent, lifestyle hotel located in Denver's downtown playground, McGregor Square. Located in the heart of Lower Downtown, The Rally is representative of all that Colorado has to offer. From the railway to the Rockies, Denver's industrial roots to mile high skies, moments of discovery are found around every corner.
Our 182-room hotel is adjacent to the home of the Colorado Rockies, Coors Field and located on McGregor Square. This full-city block is the epicenter of entertainment featuring restaurants, retail and a circulate plaza with a stadium sized LED screen, that will host sports entertainment, movie nights and private events. The Rally inspires the playful side in all of us.
Come join our team at The Rally Hotel!
This position will be posted for the next 30 days, or until it is filled.
Job Overview
The Lead Prep Cook is responsible for preparing food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. This role plays a key leadership function within the kitchen by organizing daily prep operations, guiding the prep team, and supporting both restaurant and banquet production to ensure all food meets the hotel's standards.
Responsibilities
Lead and support the prep team by clearly communicating daily priorities and expectations
Create, organize, and distribute detailed daily prep lists for both restaurant and banquet operations
Monitor execution of prep lists throughout the shift, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and timeliness
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers while fostering accountability and teamwork
Train and guide team members on proper techniques, recipes, and kitchen procedures
Follow and reinforce all kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment
Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
Use standardized recipe cards for all food preparation to ensure consistency and quality
Assist in and oversee banquet food production, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to event requirements
Support restaurant service by ensuring all prep is completed to meet business demands
Consistently maintain and enforce quality standards, cooking methods, and portion control
Ensure all food meets the hotel's expectations for taste, presentation, and consistency
Promptly report food quality issues to the chef on duty
Inform the chef on duty immediately of any product shortages
Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation, including all equipment, surfaces, and storage areas
Follow proper food handling procedures, including labeling, dating, and rotating all products according to BOH and inventory SOPs
Ensure all perishables are stored at proper temperatures and returned to designated storage areas after use
Comply with all nutrition, sanitation, and safety standards
Report any safety or equipment issues to the chef on duty immediately
Complete opening and closing checklists and ensure the kitchen is properly set up and closed down
Refer to and execute daily prep lists at the start of each shift
Clean and maintain stations, including proper handling of leftover food
Assist other team members with closing duties as needed
Attend scheduled meetings and contribute ideas for continuous improvement
Follow all instructions from the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or manager on duty
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
High school education or equivalent experience.
Experience
Previous prep cook experience in a high-volume kitchen required; hotel or banquet experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills
Demonstrated leadership or team lead experience strongly preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
Periodic climbing required.
Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately.
Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.
Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.
Environment
Inside 100% of 8 hour shift. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.
Benefits
We offer some amazing benefits to our full-time, hourly associates, including:
Eligible to enroll in medical insurance with employer covering up to 70% of premiums with wellness credit
Eligible to enroll in dental insurance with employer contribution towards premiums & vision insurance
Eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with up to 4% employer match, meeting safe harbor requirements and no vesting period
Eligible to enroll in Health savings accounts with qualifying medical plans and receive up to $1000 company contribution
Eligible to enroll in Health, Dependent and Commuter flexible spending accounts
Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage, with option to enroll in supplemental coverage
Eligible to enroll for short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
Eligible to purchase Pet Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
WINFertility guidance for those enrolled in Sage medical plan
Calm Health Application Subscription
Employee assistance program
Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per calendar year
Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral
Salary
USD $24.00 - USD $24.00 /Hr.
ID: 2026-31947
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Property : Rally Hotel
Outlet: The Original
Category: Culinary
Min: USD $24.00/Hr.
Max: USD $24.00/Hr.
Tipped Position: No
Address : 1600 20th St
City : Denver
State : Colorado
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
