Bring Energy To An Iconic Paradise Valley Kitchen

At El Chorro, every unforgettable guest experience begins behind the scenes. Set beneath the dramatic backdrop of Camelback Mountain in beautiful Paradise Valley, our historic lodge is known for genuine hospitality, exceptional gatherings, and a team that takes pride in making every detail shine.

Join a fast-paced, supportive culinary team where your work truly matters. You’ll help keep the heart of our kitchen clean, organized, and ready to deliver the memorable dining experiences El Chorro guests have come to love. This is an outstanding entry-level opportunity for someone with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and an interest in growing in the culinary and hospitality world.

What Makes This Opportunity Special

• Work at a celebrated Paradise Valley destination with a warm, team-first culture.
• Build foundational kitchen and sanitation skills in a professional resort environment.
• Support talented chefs and culinary professionals while learning the rhythm of a high-performing kitchen.
• Be part of a friendly, energetic team committed to “Making Space for Genuine Hospitality.”
• Enjoy a workplace where care, respect, collaboration, and pride in the details are part of every shift.

How You’ll Make An Impact

You’ll be an essential part of the kitchen team, ensuring the tools, spaces, and equipment our culinary professionals rely on are spotless, stocked, and ready for service.

• Wash dishes, plateware, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and small wares according to Health Department standards.
• Maintain the cleanliness of kitchen areas, including floors, walls, stainless steel surfaces, and dishwashing stations.
• Stock, organize, and properly store plateware, small wares, and kitchen supplies.
• Maintain staff restrooms according to the scheduled cleaning routine.
• Assist chefs and the kitchen team with supportive projects and culinary needs as assigned.
• Help create a clean, safe, efficient environment where exceptional hospitality can happen.

What You’ll Bring

• A dependable, hands-on approach and the ability to work with urgency and care.
• Basic sanitation knowledge and an understanding of dishwashing procedures and Health Department standards.
• A Maricopa County Food Service Worker Card/Certification.
• Food and beverage experience is preferred, but not required.
• A high school diploma is preferred.
• Strong integrity, honesty, and a willingness to pitch in wherever the team needs support.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to speak, listen, read, and write in English; bilingual abilities are welcome.
• A professional appearance appropriate for a four-diamond resort environment.

Working Conditions:

• Attendance as scheduled is a critical element in all positions at El Chorro

El Chorro's leaders and associates believe each guest (internal and external) should be treated with respect, kindness, and professionalism. We believe that “Making Space for Genuine Hospitality” is our purpose, enticing our guests to return again and again. To be successful at El Chorro, associates must embrace our Purpose, Pillars and 21 Service Essentials. This includes being hands on and heartfelt, sincere and focused, collaborate and curious, and conscientious, possessing and demonstrating a high level of care and attention to internal and external guests. Our forward-thinking, fun, friendly, engaging and enthusiastic associates treat every guest as if they were our only guest. A true customer focus is essential to success with our property and company.