Cook 2 (EDR Grave Shift)

Gila-River-Gaming-Enterprises; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila River Gaming Enterprises is seeking a full-time Cook to join the kitchen team at Wild Horse Pass Resort and Casino in Chandler, AZ. The role requires culinary training and experience in a high-volume setting.

You will prepare hot and cold items, follow standardized recipes, and maintain a clean prep area while ensuring quality and cost control. The position emphasizes guest service, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary training or equivalent experience in a fast‑paced establishment.
• Familiar with broiling, braising, roasting, poaching, sauce prep and carving.
• Ability to operate stoves, broilers, fryers and related small wares.
• Must obtain health and safety certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality hot and cold dishes using standardized recipes.
• Maintain clean, organized food prep area and follow sanitation standards.
• Manage costs and minimize waste to support financial performance.
• Monitor PAR levels and ensure product quality through sample testing.
• Complete additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills

Culinary training

Culinary terms & methods

Kitchen equipment operation

Guest service orientation

Time management

Education

Culinary education

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Opportunity.OpportunityDetail.JobDetails

• Opportunity.OpportunityDetail.PostedLabel on November 4, 2026

OpportunityDetail.CompanyInformation.Locations

Wild Horse Pass Resort and Casino, Chandler, AZ 85226, USA

• Common.JobLocationType
• Food & Beverage Service
• Opportunity.OpportunityDetail.FullTime
• Opportunity.OpportunityDetail.Requisition #: COOK2005300

Opportunity.OpportunityDetail.Description

Closing Date: November 18th, 2026, at 4:00 PM

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes and provides excellent guest service experiences to both internal and external guests.
• Responsible for providing high quality, fresh hot and cold food items using standardized recipes and methods for preparation.
• Maintains a neat and orderly food preparation environment by cleaning in a timely manner immediately following preparation.
• Maintains knowledge of good costs and performs job responsibilities in a manner that minimizes waste an improved financial performance.
• Sample food prepared to ensure highest quality level at all times.
• Maintains correct PAR levels.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned

Skills/ Requirements

• Professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced high volume restaurant/catering facility, full service casual dining required.
• Must be familiar with common culinary terms and methods regarding broiling, braising, roasting, poaching, sauce preparation and meat carving among other methods.
• Ability to operate a broad range of kitchen equipment including stoves, broilers, deep fryers and other food preparation equipment, and uses hand tools, knives and other related small wares.
• Must acquire and maintain a valid Gila River Environmental Health Food Handlers Card, Alcohol Awareness Certification, Blood-Borne Pathogens (BBP) and other required compliance trainings.
• Ability to perform the GILA WAY which is as follows; Greet our guest, Interact positively with our guest, Listen actively to our guest, Appreciate our guest.
• Must possess excellent guest service skills, strong telephone etiquette, and be aself-starter with the ability to follow-up and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as well as to gain the cooperation of guests and fellow team members.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• This position must have, or an ability to acquire within one year, an in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of Enterprise Policies and Procedures, governmental regulations, and technical rules relevant to their responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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