Intermediate Cook

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 Intermediate Cooks to Live. Work. Explore. just one mile from the entrance to the iconic south rim of Grand Canyon National Park!

Job Summary:
The Intermediate Cook is a mid-skill level position responsible for preparing meals and following establishment recipes to include: preparing ingredients, adhering to restaurant menu, and following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff, and deliver quality food in a fast-paced environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer.

The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $16.90 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 and Perks:

• Free entry to Grand Canyon National Park
• Free Grand Canyon Railway Train rides
• Planned employee trips and activities
• Exclusive retail and dining discounts at The Grand Hotel and other Xanterra properties
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• Access to hotel fitness center and pool
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities:

• Fully understand and support Xanterra Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Focus on always providing exceptional quality of service to guests while maximizing profitability, both in how work is conducted and quality of work
• Prepare plated, batch, and banquet menu items in accordance with established recipes and standards.
• Prepare menu items maintaining proper portion control for all items, presentation, and cooking to proper temperature.
• Follow prep guidelines to limit overproduction.
• Prep menu/banquet items to specs outlined by Kitchen Manager.
• Set up and break down workstations and production areas according to assigned shift duties.
• Maintain County HACCP food sanitation standards throughout all areas and steps of food production.
• Work any station in the prep area or in the kitchen as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or Supervisor
• Communicate with Kitchen Manager or Supervisor on production problems, “86’d” items or items dragging.
• Practice safety in knife handling, equipment operation, lifting, working with open flame, and all other areas of food production.
• Use proper product rotation of perishable items practicing first in first out method of use.
• Maintain professional communication with front-of-house staff and co-workers.
• Adhere to all prescribed company, statutory/regulatory policies, and procedures such as accounting procedures.
• Provide support to other departments as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• At least one year previous cooking experience in a high volume ala carte or batch production setting.
• Knowledge of food sanitation regulations with ability to apply these regulations while on the job.
• Experience handling food orders timely, skillfully, and confidently.
• Intermediate knife skills.
• Flexible approach, based on business demand, and able to work varying working hours.
• Intermediate experience working with various stations in the kitchen (broiler, flat top, and steamer).

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.