Activities Kitchen Staff - Seasonal

Village Camp; El Mirage (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Roberts Resorts & Communities seeks an Activities Support Staff member to help coordinate events and support the kitchen team. You will assist with a variety of activities from concerts to trivia nights, while maintaining safety and quality in food preparation and service.

The role requires flexible availability across days, evenings, nights, and weekends, with strong teamwork, math, and communication skills. Training in food handling and alcohol service may be required.

Qualifications

• Flexible availability including days/evenings/nights and occasional weekends.
• Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation.
• Strong math, measurement and portion control skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Arizona Safe Food Handler Certificate and Title 4 Alcohol Certification (or within 20 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Support events within the activities department (concerts, dances, happy hours, trivia nights, luncheons, vendor shows, and more).
• Assist kitchen staff with food preparation, cooking, and cleaning tasks; help ensure timely service for residents.
• Complete prep list tasks as directed by the Head Chef or kitchen manager.
• Label, stock and inventory ingredients; coordinate with staff to order supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and work area.
• Cross-train to fill other roles (cashier, bar back, service) as needed for events.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Food handling

Sanitation

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Multitasking

Job description

Description

Season: Beginning on or about 10/01/2026 through on or about 04/15/2027

About Roberts Resorts & Communities:

This company operates nationally and is growing by the day. At Roberts Resorts & Communities, we're on a mission to build community and fulfilling dreams. Through our core values of resourcefulness, integrity, passion, and epic customer service, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of 30,000 families. If you're passionate about creating meaningful impact, thrive in a culture of integrity, and are committed to delivering exceptional service, we invite you to join us in turning visions into reality and shaping a brighter future together.

Position Summary:

As an Activities Support Staff member, your role revolves around collaborating as part of a team to facilitate events of diverse sizes and purposes within the activities department. These events encompass a wide range, from concerts and dances to happy hours, trivia nights, luncheons, vendor shows, and more.

Performance Objectives:

Kitchen staff perform various food preparation, cooking, and cleaning tasks to ensure the kitchen remains efficient in creating and delivering dishes for residents. Their duties and responsibilities include:

• Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves
• Washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and meats
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
• Parboiling food, reducing sauces, and starting the first steps in various dishes
• Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash, and sanitizing the kitchen
• Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply
• Be cross-trained to fill in other positions within the department as needed, such as cashier, bar back, take tickets, and serve food for banquets.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

• Available days, evenings, nights, and occasional weekends
• Ability to operate cutting tools quickly and safely
• Keen understanding of industry-standard best cooking and preparation practices
• Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation
• Have current Arizona Safe Food Handler Certificate and Title 4 Alcohol Certification (or within 20 days of hire)
• Good math skills with a clear understanding of cooking measurements
• Strong sense of smell and taste
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Great collaboration and teamwork skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to achieve common goals as a team.

Commitment to Diversity:

Roberts Resorts & Communities stands firm in our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity. We believe in a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Diversity is our strength. We foster an inclusive environment where authenticity is valued, and everyone feels a sense of belonging. We empower individuals to reach their full potential and contribute their best. Join us in creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, voices are heard, and excellence thrives.