Elite Resort Cook - Fine Dining Prep & Plating

CoralTree Hospitality Group; Ivins (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

employee dining room

paid time off

exclusive resort discounts

complimentary employee hotel stay

Job summary

Black Desert Resort in Southern Utah is seeking an Experienced Cook to support daily kitchen operations at Latitude, preparing, cooking, and plating items to established standards. Placement as Cook II or Cook I will depend on experience, demonstrated skill, and leadership ability.

This onsite, year-round, full-time role pays $18–$22/hour with comprehensive benefits. Candidates should have 2–6+ years in upscale resort dining, strong cooking techniques, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• 2–6+ years of professional kitchen experience in upscale hotel or resort dining.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, knife skills, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to execute service independently and maintain station ownership.
• Experience across multiple stations and supporting service flow.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and consistency.
• Team-oriented with clear communication skills.
• Culinary school or formal training preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Independently manage assigned stations during service based on experience level.
• Execute intermediate to advanced cooking techniques consistently and efficiently.
• Complete daily prep, station setup, and breakdown.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Support service execution during peak periods and assist other stations as needed.
• Follow FIFO, labeling, storage, and food safety procedures.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, and proper storage of food products.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen leadership and team members.
• Identify and report equipment issues, shortages, and safety concerns.
• Support training and mentoring of less-experienced cooks as appropriate.
• Uphold Black Desert Resort’s ultra-premium culinary and service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Culinary skills

Station ownership

Team communication

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary school or formal training

Job description

Black Desert Resort in Southern Utah is seeking an Experienced Cook to support daily kitchen operations at Latitude, preparing, cooking, and plating items to established standards. Placement as Cook II or Cook I will depend on experience, demonstrated skill, and leadership ability.

This onsite, year-round, full-time role pays $18–$22/hour with comprehensive benefits. Candidates should have 2–6+ years in upscale resort dining, strong cooking techniques, and the ability to work independently