Line Cook I: Precision Prep for High-Volume Resort Kitchens

Ensemble Hospitality; Santa Rosa (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinarosa Resort, part of Ensemble Hospitality, is seeking a Cook I to prepare and execute menu items across restaurant, bar, and banquet operations. You will follow established recipes, maintain presentation standards, and support service flow with attention to detail and cleanliness.

You will work with culinary leadership and front-of-house teams to ensure consistent quality, safety, and guest satisfaction, including food safety compliance, waste control, and timely mise en place.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel/resort or high-volume kitchen environments.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Strong food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and brand standards accurately.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, portion standards, and plating guidelines.
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste, temperature, and presentation during all service periods.
• Support mise en place, prep schedules, and station readiness for daily service and events.
• Execute assigned station duties efficiently during high-volume service periods.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, dating, and FIFO rotation of all food products.
• Assist with banquet and special event food production as assigned.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations and equipment.
• Communicate product shortages, quality concerns, or equipment issues promptly to leadership.
• Minimize waste through proper portioning, handling, and utilization of ingredients.
• Support inventory awareness and assist with receiving or stocking as directed.
• Collaborate effectively with culinary peers and front-of-house teams to support service flow.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Recipe following

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Vinarosa Resort, part of Ensemble Hospitality, is seeking a Cook I to prepare and execute menu items across restaurant, bar, and banquet operations. You will follow established recipes, maintain presentation standards, and support service flow with attention to detail and cleanliness.

You will work with culinary leadership and front-of-house teams to ensure consistent quality, safety, and guest satisfaction, including food safety compliance, waste control, and timely mise en place.