Junior Cook – Fast-Paced Luxury Resort Kitchen

Black Desert Resort; Ivins (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Employee dining room

Paid time off

Resort discounts

Employee hotel stay

Job summary

Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah, is seeking an Entry Cook to support Latitude's kitchen and uphold ultra-premium culinary standards. You will handle foundational cooking tasks, station setup, and daily prep in a fast-paced resort environment.

This full-time onsite role offers pay between $17 and $19 per hour, with benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, employee dining, paid time off, resort discounts, and an employee hotel stay program.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for assigned stations according to recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Assist with daily prep including chopping, slicing, portioning, and basic cooking techniques.
• Set up and break down stations before and after service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, coolers, and storage areas.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures at all times.
• Support service execution by assisting senior cooks and chefs during peak periods.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and rotation following FIFO standards.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, and storing food deliveries as needed.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen team members to ensure smooth service flow.
• Report equipment issues, shortages, or safety concerns to kitchen leadership.
• Uphold Black Desert Resort's ultra-premium culinary and service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking basics

Food prep

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah, is seeking an Entry Cook to support Latitude's kitchen and uphold ultra-premium culinary standards. You will handle foundational cooking tasks, station setup, and daily prep in a fast-paced resort environment.

This full-time onsite role offers pay between $17 and $19 per hour, with benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, employee dining, paid time off, resort discounts, and an employee hotel stay program.