Lead Cook - Motel

Freeport-McMoRan; Morenci (AZ); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Lead Cook at Morenci, AZ to oversee food production and manage kitchen operations in a 24/7 mining camp setting. You will plan menus, ensure sanitation, train staff, and supervise catering and deliveries while upholding company standards for quality and cost control.

The role requires minimum culinary training or equivalent experience, with an Arizona Food Handler’s Card within 1 month. On-site housing support options and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary culinary arts training program OR at least two (2) years of experience in food preparation.
• Ability to obtain an Arizona Food Handler’s Card within 1 month of employment.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food production and kitchen operations, ensuring quality and cost control.
• Plan recipes and menus, train staff, schedule catering/deliveries, and enforce purchasing specs and waste control.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Education

Post-secondary culinary arts training

High School diploma or GED

Job description

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

Where You Will Work

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.

Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website to learn more.

What You Will Do

As the Lead Cook, you will be responsible for overseeing food production and assuming the duties of absent Motel Management. You will plan recipes and menus to maintain company standards for food quality, presentation, and cost management. This role includes managing kitchen operations, ensuring sanitation and cleanliness, and training staff in cooking methods and food preparation. Assist in monitoring and coaching kitchen staff, scheduling for caterings and deliveries, and enforcing purchasing specifications and waste control procedures. Train staff on food production principles and ensure adherence to standardized recipes. Evaluate current practices and initiate improvements to enhance product and service quality. You may also be required to fill in as needed to maintain guest service standards and efficient operations.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Completion of a post-secondary culinary arts training program OR at least two (2) years of experience in food preparation
• Ability to obtain an Arizona Food Handler’s Card within 1 month of employment
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $24.00 - $32.00/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.