Summary of Position:

The Line Cook is responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production and overall quality of all food items cooked in the Oasis.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares daily requisition for supplies and food items necessary for production.
• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and as specified by guest check to ensure consistency of product.
• Transports heavy boxes by pushing and pulling weighing up to 200 pounds from storage to work area.
• Visually inspects, selects, and utilizes only food items of the highest quality in the preparation of menu items.
• Checks and controls the proper storage methods for various products, controlling portion size as necessary.
• Keeps all refrigeration units, equipment, and storage areas clean and in good working order, complying with health department regulations.
• Perform general cleaning tasks.
• Other tasks as assigned including, but not limited to moving supplies, cleaning up spills, ensuring a safe work environment, etc.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma  or equivalent preferred. Culinary Apprentice program preferred.

Experience: Prior cooking experience preferred

Certificates or Licenses: Maricopa County Food Service Worker card

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking i.e. sauces, stocks, and cooking procedures.
• Knowledge of the standards of sanitation.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes.
• Ability to perform duties in a confined space.
• Ability to work in extreme temperature ranges.
• Ability to memorize and perform Resort Standards, AAA diamond standards, and Mystery shopper standards.

Personal Characteristics:

• Behaves ethically.
• Communicates effectively: Speaks and listens in a clear, thorough, and timely manner, effectively reading and writing.
• Professional Appearance: Exhibits an appearance appropriate for a four diamond resort (Specific grooming standards are available for review.)

The Arizona Grand Resort & Spa’s leaders and team members believe each guest should be treated with respect and professionalism. We create a genuine experience, enticing our guests to return again and again. In order to be successful at The Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, team members must share both our Purpose (Making Space for Genuine Hospitality) and Pillars (Hands On & Heartfelt, Sincere & Focused, Collaborative & Curious, and Conscientious). This includes possessing and demonstrating a high level of courtesy and respect for both internal and external guests. Our fun, friendly and enthusiastic team members treat every guest as if they were our only guest. A true customer focus is essential to success with our property.