Job Description

Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort is an historic luxury resort located at the foothills of the Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Featuring scenic guest rooms, exquisite dining options, and rejuvenating Spa services delivered with Forbes Recommended service. If you have a passion for great service, we would love to consider you to join our team of extraordinary hospitality professionals.

Summary: The Cook is responsible for preparing food, assisting kitchen staff with the preparation of food items, and setting up allocated stations for the menu, as instructed by the Chef and in compliance with standards. The Cook also arranges, prepares, and breaks down buffets and food displays while maintaining hygienic standards. Cook levels (I, II, and III) are based on candidate skill set and experience, with Cook I being the highest.

Compensation & Benefits:

This position offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $17 to $19 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee resort discounts
• 401(k) retirement plan (eligible after one year)
• A supportive team environment with opportunities to grow

Responsibilities:

• Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service
• Prepare a variety of foods; meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items
• Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station
• Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items
• Notify Chef in advance of likely shortages
• Serve menu items compliant with established standards
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
• Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times
• Keep the work area fresh all through the shift
• Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
• Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas

Qualifications:

• Previous professional cooking experience required.
• Must have good knife skills.
• Ability to meet cooking skill standards as established by Cook level.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, reach and bend.
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds occasionally.

EEOC Statement

Hacienda Del Sol Resort is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating a welcoming and diverse environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.