Cook I

Ventana Canyon Alliance; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee golf privileges

Job summary

The Lodge at Ventana Canyon in Tucson, AZ seeks a Cook I to begin culinary careers and grow across stations while consistently producing quality food.

You will learn recipes, follow chef guidance, prep salads, desserts, and cold station items, and maintain clean, organized workstations with strong attention to safety and sanitation. This role emphasizes developing skills, reliability, and teamwork in a bustling resort kitchen.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of restaurant or culinary experience preferred.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to take coaching and apply feedback.
• Basic knife skills and understanding of kitchen sanitation.
• Desire to continue developing culinary skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, appetizers, desserts, and other cold station menu items.
• Complete prep assignments accurately and efficiently.
• Learn recipes, cooking procedures, and plating standards.
• Follow instruction and feedback from chefs and senior cooks.
• Maintain clean, organized, and stocked workstations.
• Practice proper food safety, sanitation, and product rotation.
• Assist other stations during service as skills develop.

Skills

Knife skills

Coachable

Strong work ethic

Punctuality

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: The Lodge at Ventana Canyon - Tucson, AZ 85750

Position Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

The Cook I position is intended for cooks in the early stages of their culinary career who have developed basic kitchen skills and are eager to continue learning. This role focuses on building confidence, refining techniques, and gaining experience across multiple stations while consistently producing quality food.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare salads, appetizers, desserts, and other cold station menu items.


• Complete prep assignments accurately and efficiently.


• Learn recipes, cooking procedures, and plating standards.


• Follow instruction and feedback from chefs and senior cooks.


• Maintain clean, organized, and stocked workstations.


• Practice proper food safety, sanitation, and product rotation.


• Assist other stations during service as skills develop.

Key Results:

• Advanced knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment, knife skills, food safety guidelines, and


• Demonstrates steady growth in skill and confidence.


• Maintain consistency and organization throughout each shift.


• Learn new stations and techniques with enthusiasm.

Qualifications Education/Experience:

• 1–2 years of restaurant or culinary experience preferred


• Positive attitude and strong work ethic


• Ability to take coaching and apply feedback


• Basic knife skills and understanding of kitchen sanitation


• Desire to continue developing culinary skills


• Reliable attendance and punctuality
  
• Must be able to pass a background check


• Must be 18 years old

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods, lift heavy objects (often 50+ lbs.), and work effectively in hot, high-pressure environments.


• Must be able to physically reach, bend, stoop and kneel.


• Must be able to work under variable temperature conditions (extreme heat or cold).


• Repetitive movements.


• Exposure to water, chemicals, and cleaning agents.


• Must be able to work in a loud environment.

Schedule:

Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business needs dictate.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits packages include medical, dental, vision, paid time off.


• 401 K


• Employee golf privileges

Ventana Canyon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Ventana Canyon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.