Job Description

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a serene oasis? Look no further! Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort, located in the picturesque Santa Fe, New Mexico, is seeking ( Lead Line Cook) to join our diverse and inclusive team.

Why choose Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort? We're not just your average resort. Our luxurious and tranquil retreat offers a range of accommodations, including spacious rooms, suites, and casitas. Our resort is renowned for its spring-fed waters, known for their respite and healing properties, providing a unique wellness experience for our guests.

What sets us apart?

We are dedicated to gracious hospitality, learning, and teamwork. Our commitment is to creating exceptional experiences for both our guests and our employees. We offer competitive compensation and cultivate a supportive, positive work environment where everyone can thrive.

Our culture is rooted in authenticity, diversity, excellence, gratitude, happiness, integrity, mindfulness, respect, and teamwork. Join us in our mission of providing genuinely gracious hospitality while stewarding and sharing sacred springs.

The Lead Line Cook is responsible for shift support and coordination in the Blue Heron kitchen at OSF. This includes the support and coordination of all F&BBOH team members on shift, appropriate integration with and support of all team members of F&BFOH, as well as every other department at OSF. The Lead Line Cook facilitates and participates in the preparation of meals through all facets of the kitchen operation, including bulk prep, line service, cleanliness and sanitation, storage and organization. The Lead Line Cook is accountable for ensuring that all necessary work is completed to provide a quality guest experience with correctly prepared food.

The incumbent is responsible for modeling and acting in accordance with Ojo Caliente Holdings, Inc. (OCHI) Core Values; Accountability, Authenticity, Diversity, Excellence, Gratitude, Happiness, Integrity, Mindfulness, Respect and Teamwork as detailed in the Addendum.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Model, promote and train our Core Values to the F&BBOH team.
2. Provide clear guidance and expectations to F&BBOH team members in alignment with our Mission and Core Values and the direction provided by the Chef Manager or designee.
3. Ensure team members have the tools, resources, and support needed to meet established expectations.
4. Maintain a safe and stable environment in the kitchen so that team members feel secure in fulfilling defined expectations while they are working.
5. Support the training and development of all F&BBOH team members in alignment with the BOH Onboarding checklist, Core Values Kitchen Training, and any direction given by the Chef Manager or designee.
6. Complete any tasks at any station in the kitchen as required by the needs of the business.
7. Coordinate preparation, timing and execution for banquets and special events.
8. Monitor product freshness and facilitate the rotation of old product based on an established schedule.
9. Ensure full compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations, including federal, state, and local requirements, as well as company standards and protocols.

Requirements

1. Advanced understanding of food preparation for both a la carte restaurant service and catered banquet services.
2. Knife skills advanced to the point of being able to instruct other team members in both capability and safety.
3. A sense of urgency in fulfilling guest needs, tempered by the mindfulness necessary to provide a guest experience that meets our standards of quality and excellence.
4. Consistent punctuality and reliability.
5. Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to assist where needed in support of the team and business needs.
6. Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to heat, steam, and noise.
7. Ability to stand for extended periods (up to eight or more hours), and to sit, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.
8. Valid New Mexico Food Handler Card, as required for employees who handle food, utensils, or food-contact surfaces.
9. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
10. This role requires the ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, auditory focus, and visual attention.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of this position, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Ojo Spa Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Due to the natural environment at Ojo Spa Resorts, all staff must be comfortable outdoors performing physical activities, and be able to navigate uneven ground, diverse terrain, multiple stairs, and be prepared to work in unpredictable weather conditions.

Ojo Spa Resorts Discounts and Perks:

Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort and Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa:

• Mission based company with values you can trust
• Medical, Dental, Vision, generous 401k (with employer match) after applicable waiting periods
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles
• Numerous Growth & Developmental Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounted Employee Lunch
• Free Lunch/Dinner on Thanksgiving & Christmas
• Employee Appreciation Lunches
• Above and Beyond Awards - Ojo Bucks for eligible employees
• Soak in the Springs for FREE (Monday - Thursday). Free to employee and one guest (over age 13)
• 40% off Spa Treatments (includes private pools and private Ojitos)
• 40% off at the Restaurants
• 20% off at the Gift Shops
• Discounted Lodging Rate
• Hiking Trails

Ojo Santa Fe Gym, Puppy Patch, Chicken Chat & Birthday Ojo Bucks Vouchers

Ojo Caliente Yoga Workshops (if space available) & Monthly Birthday Treats

Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort is conveniently located near several vibrant cities and towns, making it easily accessible for candidates like you. Check out the distances below and see how close we are to some popular destinations:

• Only 34 miles away from Bernalillo, NM.
• Rio Rancho, NM, is located only 43 miles away from our resort.
• Placitas, NM, is conveniently located just 39 miles away.
• Corrales, NM, is a short 42-mile drive from Ojo Sant Fe.
• Albuquerque, NM, is just 51 miles away.
• Espanola is 38 miles away.
• Los Alamos is 46 miles away.

Make Ojo Spa Resorts your next career destination!

To learn more about Ojo Spa Resorts, please visit: ojosparesorts.com