Cooks (Seasonal Full-Time)

Desert Mountain; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

FREE onsite medical clinic

Free employee meals

PTO and sick pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Desert Mountain Club, located in scenic North Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking passionate Cooks for their Culinary Team for the season running from October 2026 through May 2027. Join a dynamic culinary environment to learn and grow alongside Master Chef Bertrand Bouquin.

This role offers a competitive hourly wage starting at $21.00 per hour, benefits including medical and dental coverage, onsite meal options, and more.

Qualifications

• At least 1-3 years' experience in a professional full-service kitchen.
• Experience in an upscale restaurant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and service all food items for meal periods.
• Ensure food meets quality, taste and appearance standards.
• Assist chef with inventory and ordering.
• Execute all duties in accordance with health department standards.

Skills

Team player

Strong work ethic

Professional kitchen experience

Culinary school graduate

Education

Culinary school

Job description

Location (Clubhouse) Desert Mountain Club

Desert Mountain Club is seeking passionate Cooks to join our Culinary Team for the upcoming season, running from October 2026 through May 2027.

Work alongside Master Chef of France, Chef Bertrand Bouquin, at one of North America's most prestigious and breathtaking private country clubs!

Why join our AMAZING Culinary Team?

• Home to Seven signature golf courses and Seven unique clubhouses, each featuring its own distinctive restaurant and banquet offerings.
• An incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and be inspired by a team of passionate, highly experienced Chefs.
• Be part of a dynamic and innovative culinary environment that values excellence, creativity, and collaboration.

Hourly wage starting at 21.00 per/hr or higher BOE. We offer our Seasonal/Full-Time teammates benefits like Medical and Dental Coverage, FREE onsite medical clinic for all employees & their dependents, Free employee meals during shifts, and so much more!

In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation and presentation of a scratch menu focused on fresh and local ingredients for a restaurant and/or banquets and events. Follow the direction of the culinary leadership team in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation. You will report directly to the Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, and Jr. Sous Chef.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with a great attitude and strong work ethic. At least 1-3 years' experience in a professional full-service kitchen is required. Experience in an upscale restaurant and graduate of an apprenticeship program or culinary school preferred.

Join one of the Top 10 Platinum Clubs of America and enjoy exceptional benefits and perks, including:

• Competitive pay
• PTO, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development Scholarship
• Internships
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents
• Mental health, wellness, and virtual care resources
• FREE employee meals during shifts or meal stipend
• FREE golf and tennis
• Matching Retirement 401K Plan

*Please note, benefits are dependent on your DOL Status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time, Seasonal).

JOB DETAILS

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and service all food items, to include hot and cold, for all meal periods in the outlets, banquets and/or catering menus according to property recipes and standards.
• Ensure food meets the quality, taste and appearance standards of DMC.
• Check and complete mise en place and pars to set-up the station.
• Assist chef with inventory and ordering.
• Maintain a working knowledge of properly storing, rotating and maintaining products.
• Execute all duties in accordance of DMC, Servsafe, and health department standards.
• Maintain walk-in coolers and food storage areas on a daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Required to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Required to stand for long periods of time.

OUR COMPANY

Desert Mountain Club is one of the nations premier private clubs, located in the scenic foothills of North Scottsdale, Arizona. Spanning more than 8,000 acres, Desert Mountain features:

• Seven signature golf courses (six of which are Jack Nicklaus & a par 54 championship course)
• Seven distinctive clubhouseswith unique dining and banquet experiences
• Award-winning spa, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, and swim facility.
• Dozens of hiking and biking trails

What truly sets Desert Mountain apart is our people. We foster a culture built on care, respect, teamwork, wellbeing, and growth where teammates feel valued and proud to be part of the team.

Desert Mountain Club is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a workplace built on inclusion, respect, and opportunity for all teammates.

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Desert Mountain is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We do not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.