Banquet Cook

CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa; Carefree (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness access

Shift meal

Referral bonus

Health insurance

Team/Family rates

401K plan

Job summary

CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa in Carefree, AZ is seeking a skilled Line Cook to join our team. You will prepare meals, maintain kitchen standards, and support seasonal menus in a luxury resort setting.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years as a line cook, hotel or resort experience preferred, and the ability to work all shifts including weekends. A Maricopa County Food Handlers Card is required.

Qualifications

• Three - five years’ experience as Line Cook.
• Previous hotel/resort experience preferred.
• Willing and able to work all shifts including weekends/holidays.
• Current Maricopa County Food Handlers Card required.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Knowledge/passion in Health & Wellness.

Responsibilities

• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing preventive and cleaning maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Completes meal preparation by grilling, sauteing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients; verifying doneness and taste; assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.
• Presents meals by placing and arranging hot and cold elements using plates, dishes, bowls, and baskets.
• Controls costs by adhering to recipes; following preparation standards.
• Maintains a sanitary kitchen by adhering to state and local sanitation, storage, and refrigeration requirements and codes; cleaning equipment.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen sanitation

Teamwork

Seasonal menus

Job description

CIVANA’s mission is to inspire mindfully, measurably greater wellness in all who crave it. The CIVANA model is shaped by a wellness philosophy that serves everyone: happiness first, healthiness always. This is delivered via a curated wellness program that focuses on connecting mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs, providing guests with tools they can take with them wherever they go, and build upon each time they return.

ACCOLADES

• 2026 Newsweek’s World’s Most Extraordinary Spas
• 2026 The Zoe Report Readers’ Choice Awards: #5 Best U.S. Yoga Retreat
• 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 Travel & Leisure World's Best Award - Top 10 Destination Spa
• 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 USA Today Readers' Choice Award - Top 10 Best Spa Resort
• 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Award - Top Destination Spa in the US
• 2025, 2024, 2023 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award
• 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 U.S. News & World Report - Best Hotels in the US
• 2024 Oprah Daily Hotel O-Wards - Top Wellness Resort to Find 2024 Your (Higher) Purpose
• 2024 Reader’s Digest - 20 Best Wellness Retreats to Help You Relax and Recharge
• 2024, 2023, 2022 OpenTable Diners' Choice Award
• 2023 Women’s Health Travel Awards - Best Yoga Retreat in the World
• 2023 Men’s Health Travel Awards - Top Relaxation Destination
• AAA Four Diamond Rating
• AAA Inspector’s Best of Housekeeping Award

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT CIVANA

• Complimentary access to wellness classes & programming
• Complimentary shift meal
• Team member referral bonus
• Affordable health insurance starting the 1st of the month following hire date for full time team members
• Generous Team Member and Friends & Family rates and discounts
• 401K Retirement plan with Employer Matching for full time team members

IDEAL CANDIDATES

We are seeking exceptional individuals who are passionate, service-oriented, positive and hard-working with a love for health and wellness, and an excitement for hospitality.

Hours vary based on event needs, seasonal position.

Job Duties

• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing preventive and cleaning maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Completes meal preparation by grilling, sauteing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients; verifying doneness and taste; assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.
• Presents meals by placing and arranging hot and cold elements using plates, dishes, bowls, and baskets.
• Controls costs by adhering to recipes; following preparation standards.
• Maintains a sanitary kitchen by adhering to state and local sanitation, storage, and refrigeration requirements and codes; cleaning equipment.

Qualifications

• Three - five years’ experience as Line Cook
• Previous hotel/resort experience preferred
• Willing and able to work all shifts including weekends/holidays
• Current Maricopa County Food Handlers Card required
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Knowledge/passion in Health & Wellness