Cook - The Grand Hotel

XANTERRA TRAVEL COLLECTION; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join the Food & Beverage team at The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon as a Cook. This role involves preparing meals, maintaining food safety standards, and contributing to a vibrant hospitality experience for guests at this renowned location. Enjoy competitive pay, employee perks, and a dynamic work environment focused on growth and memorable experiences.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401k with match

Employee Assistance Program

Free Grand Canyon National Park pass

Access to hotel fitness center and pool

Heavily discounted lodging and travel options

Planned employee events and activities

15% Verizon service/products discount

$350 Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Line Cook II experience or equivalent (6 months in high-volume kitchens).
• Basic knowledge of all kitchen production areas.
• Knowledge of ServeSafe HACCP food sanitation program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality, food safety, sanitation, and timeliness of dishes served.
• Prepare a variety of food items using kitchen equipment.
• Maintain consistency in food preparation techniques.

Skills

Safe knife handling skills

Knowledge of food sanitation

Job description

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon!

Are you enthusiastic about caring for the comfort of guests while creating memories that last a lifetime? The Grand Hotel at The Grand Canyon - the only 3-diamond hotel in Tusayan, Arizona - has 121 standard and deluxe rooms, a retail store, and the Canyon Star Steakhouse and Saloon. No matter what your job is, you play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests!

We’re hiring cooks to Live. Work. Explore. just one mile from the entrance to the iconic south rim of Grand Canyon National Park!

Job Summary:
Cooks are responsible for preparing meals and following establishment recipes. Duties include cooking, cleaning, assisting other cooks and staff, and delivering quality food in a fast-paced environment. Work will include operating a grill, oven, and fryer. Must follow food health and safety procedures.

The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Season Dates: 7/15/2025
Pay: $17.30 per hour
Schedule: Typically 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection, we are the only 3-diamond hotel in the region and one of the few with an indoor heated pool and hot tub.

Life at The Grand Hotel:

• Low-cost employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry, shuttle service, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with opportunities for upward mobility and growth
• Meet people from all over the country and world!

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

Perks:

• Free Grand Canyon National Park pass
• Free Grand Canyon Railway Train rides
• Access to hotel fitness center and pool
• Located just a mile from the south entrance to the Grand Canyon
• Retail, Lodging, and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• A dynamic work environment with growth opportunities
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality, food safety, sanitation, and timeliness of dishes served.
• Maintain consistency in techniques for proper food preparation, portioning, and plating as per recipes, product rotation, and mise en place.
• Prepare a variety of food items using knives, mixers, ovens, fryers, gas stoves, griddles, and broilers.

Qualifications

• Line Cook II experience or equivalent (at least 6 months in high-volume kitchens)
• Basic knowledge of all kitchen production areas
• Safe knife handling skills and knowledge of cutting styles
• Knowledge of ServeSafe HACCP food sanitation program and ability to apply it

Physical requirements include:

• Constantly carry 10-20 lbs
• Frequently stand, walk, reach, squat/kneel, bend, carry up to 50 lbs, push/pull up to 25 lbs
• Occasionally sit, climb, crawl, and lift/carry over 100 lbs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.