Cook - The Grand Hotel in Arizona

Job title: Cook - The Grand Hotel in Arizona at Xanterra Company: Xanterra Job description: Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon!Are you enthusiastic about caring for the comfort of guests while creating memories that last a lifetime? The Grand Hotel at The Grand Canyon - the only 3-diamond hotel in Tusayan, Arizona - has 121 standard and deluxe rooms, a retail store and the Canyon Star Steakhouse and Saloon. No matter what your job is, you play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests!We’re hiring cooks to Live. Work. Explore. just one mile from the entrance to the iconic south rim of Grand Canyon National Park!Job Summary: All levels of cooks to work in the hotel restaurant. Responsible for assisting in all back-of-house meal preparation and following established guidelines. Adherence to food health and safety guidelines is a critical part of this position.The Details: Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round Season Dates: 5/25/2024 Pay: $16.80-$17.80 per hour Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)Why The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon? We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the only 3-diamond hotel in the region and one of the few area hotels with an indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub.Life at The Grand Hotel:

• Low-cost employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

Perks:

• Free Grand Canyon National Park pass
• Free Grand Canyon Railway Train rides
• Access to hotel fitness center and pool at the hotel
• Located just a mile from the south entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quality, food safety/sanitation, and timeliness of dishes served.
• Ensure consistency in techniques to be used for proper food preparation, portioning, and plating as outlined in recipes, product rotation, and mise en place.
• Prepares a variety of food items using knives, electric mixers, ovens, fryers, gas stoves, griddles, and broilers.

Qualifications

• Line Cook I

• At least 1 year of previous cooking experience in high-volume a la carte or batch production settings, including prep, pantry, and dish tasks.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with all stations and equipment in the kitchen.
• Ability to produce items to standard following written and oral directions on menu recipe(s).
• Ability to pass ServeSafe HACCP food sanitation course.
• Ability to carry out duties on any station in the kitchen.
• Safe and proficient knife handling skills, with knowledge of various cutting styles.
• Good verbal communication skills and ability to train personnel in basic cooking techniques.
• Line Cook II

• At least 6 months previous cooking experience on different line stations or batch cooking experience in high volume kitchens.
• Basic knowledge of all production areas of the kitchen.
• Safe and proficient knife handling skills, with knowledge of various cutting styles.
• Knowledge of ServeSafe HACCP food sanitation program with ability to apply necessary portions of program.
• Line Cook III

• Previous kitchen experience with some cooking experience on a line station or batch cooking.
• Basic knowledge of the production areas of the kitchen and equipment such as slicers, steamers, and kettles.
• Safe and proficient knife handling skills.
• Basic knowledge of ServeSafe HACCP food sanitation program with ability to apply necessary portions of program.
• All cooks must be available for evening shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements include:

• Constantly carry 10-20 Lbs;
• Frequently stand, walk, reach outward, reach above the shoulder, squat/kneel, bend, carry up to 50 lbs, and push/pull up to 25 lbs
• Occasionally sit, climb, crawl, and lift/carry up to 100+ lbs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Expected salary: $16.8 - 17.8 per hour Location: Arizona Job date: Sat, 10 May 2025 05:59:53 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply for this job