Senior Cook II - Upscale Resort Kitchen Mastery

CoralTree Hospitality Group; Ivins (UT); Hybrid; 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 (Cook II/I) to support daily kitchen operations at Latitude. You will prepare, cook, and plate items, manage your station, and contribute to a fast-paced, ultra-premium culinary team.

Placement as Cook II or Cook I depends on experience and leadership. Benefits include health insurance, 401K with company match, dining room access, PTO, exclusive resort discounts, and an employee hotel stay program.

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 working 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.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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, or 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

Culinary skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Food safety

Leadership

Education

Culinary school or formal training

Job description

Black Desert Resort in Southern Utah is seeking an Experienced Cook (Cook II/I) to support daily kitchen operations at Latitude. You will prepare, cook, and plate items, manage your station, and contribute to a fast-paced, ultra-premium culinary team.

Placement as Cook II or Cook I depends on experience and leadership. Benefits include health insurance, 401K with company match, dining room access, PTO, exclusive resort discounts, and an employee hotel stay program.