Cook

Grand Canyon Resort Corporation; Peach Springs (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Job summary

Grand Canyon Resort Corporation is seeking a Cook for Diamond Creek Lodge to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner to order in a casual dining setting. You will follow strict food safety practices, manage proper food handling, and ensure quality control across all dishes.

The role requires effective communication with guests and staff, ability to multi-task in a busy kitchen, and adherence to safety standards while supporting the kitchen team in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing food while observing sound health and sanitation practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Current Food Handler’s card.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, cooking to order for casual dining.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards and monitor temperatures.
• Operate kitchen equipment properly and perform routine cleaning.
• Organize walk-ins and storage areas, monitor stock levels, and use FIFO rotation.
• Load and unload deliveries and assist with inventory management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by kitchen leadership.

Skills

Good oral communication skills

Food safety awareness

Team player

Food handling experience

Ability to multitask in kitchen

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Paid time off

HUALAPAI PREFERENCE

Position: Cook - Diamond Creek

Department: Diamond Creek Restaurant

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: NE1

Supervisor: BOH Kitchen Supervisor – Lodge

Disclaimer: Position Description is not meant to encompass all aspects of position, other duties may be assigned.

Position Summary:

Cooks are responsible for preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Lodge, cooking to order for casual dining. Responsible for cooking food in a safe and healthy manner, using proper food handling and sanitation procedures and quantity and quality control in food production. Performs routine daily cleaning, maintains and operates equipment properly and follows FIFO rotation of products.

Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Experience in preparing food while observing sound health and sanitation practices.
2. Ability to communicate well and interact with guests and staff in a clear concise manner.
3. Ability to provide outstanding customer service by providing prompt, courteous and accurate service.
4. Ability to load and unload delivery trucks and handle inventory of items required.
5. Ability to do prep work, sauté, broil, pan and deep fry during food preparation.
6. Ability to work in a team environment, multi-task efficiently and maintain positive working relationships.
7. Ability to perform tasks such as washing dishes, sweeping, collecting trash, busing tables, mopping of floors and organizing walk-ins and storage areas.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Prepare meals and food items, while observing sound health and sanitation practices such as proper hand washing, avoiding cross contamination, monitoring food temperatures and proper sanitation of utensils and cooking surfaces. Complete temperature or stock logs.
2. Responsible for quantity and quality of food served in restaurant.
3. Maintain and operate kitchen equipment properly.
4. Organize walk-in and storage areas, monitoring stock levels of food items.
5. Wash dishes, sweep floor, bus tables, handle trash collection and mop floors as assigned throughout shift.
6. Load and unload delivery trucks and handle inventory using FIFO rotation method. Ensure kitchen is clean and stocked at all times.
7. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Good oral communication skills.
2. High School Diploma or GED.
3. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
4. Prior cooking and serving experience working in fast food or a restaurant preferred.
5. Current Food Handler’s card.
6. Preference given to Hualapai Tribal members.

Working Conditions:

Kitchen environment with exposure to heat. Must be able to work extended periods while standing. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work varying schedules, weekends and holidays.

Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen and extensive background check may be required. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or physical disability. However, preference may be given to persons of Indian decent in accordance with Public law 88-353, Section 703 (7-2-71) and Public Law 93-638, Section 7B