Cook 3 – Fast-Paced Resort Kitchen, Evenings & Weekends

BlueStar Resort & Golf; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/life insurance

PTO 120 hours/year

7 paid holidays

Paid Sick Leave for part-time

401(k) plan

Job summary

BlueStar Resort & Golf in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Cook 3 to join our Food & Beverage team. You will prepare, cook, and serve a variety of dishes and work under the Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef.

The position requires at least three years of cooking experience in a commercial kitchen, a current Food Handlers card, and the ability to read and follow safety and operating procedures. The schedule includes evenings and weekends. We offer competitive benefits and a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred, or the equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum of three years’ cooking experience in commercial kitchen.
• Current Food Handlers card.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members.
• Ability to think, work, solve practical problems, and make independent decisions, based on sound judgment.
• Must demonstrate initiative and accept responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, and a team player.
• Must be able to pay attention to multiple details and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.
• This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work and master all kitchen stations.
• Ensure superior standards of service meet the requirements of guests and employees.
• Proactive in exceeding guest satisfaction. At times investigate, respond to, and resolve challenges from guests or employees.
• Follow cleaning schedule and checklist daily to ensure a clean and sanitary environment.
• Familiar with food preparation, cooking, and serving techniques; read cooking instructions.
• Wash, peel, cut, and shred vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
• Measure and mix ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods; adjust thermostat controls to regulate ovens and grills.
• Observe and test foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and visual cues.
• Carve meats, portion food on serving plates, add gravies and sauces, and garnish servings to fill orders.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Skills

Customer oriented

Teamwork

Strong communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers card

Job description

BlueStar Resort & Golf in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Cook 3 to join our Food & Beverage team. You will prepare, cook, and serve a variety of dishes and work under the Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef.

The position requires at least three years of cooking experience in a commercial kitchen, a current Food Handlers card, and the ability to read and follow safety and operating procedures. The schedule includes evenings and weekends. We offer competitive benefits and a team-focused environment.