Senior Line Cook — High-Volume Kitchen Lead

Talking Stick Resort; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Line Cook to assist in daily production and cooking across casino, showroom, and resort dining venues. This role supports Banquets & Blue Coyote Cafe and reports to the Sous Chef or Banquet Chef.

The position is safety sensitive and requires adherence to health and sanitation standards, with a strong focus on timely, courteous guest service and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED not required but strongly preferred.
• Previous kitchen experience in a medium to high volume restaurant.
• Must have good customer service, verbal and written communication skills.
• The candidate must be a team player with a positive attitude and neat appearance.
• Thorough knowledge of food preparation and sanitation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follows safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Provides guests courteous, friendly and efficient service.
• Rotates foods for freshness and eye appeal.
• Retrieves food and/or supplies from kitchen or storage when necessary.
• Prepares and cooks foods for respective kitchen outlets according to proper procedures and recipes.
• Prepares hot and cold food on all stations.
• Sets and re-stocks mise en place on the station.
• Cleans and prepares all fruits, vegetables, meats and fishes.
• Assists in the coordination of daily specials with the Chefs.
• Works at a safe and efficient rate of speed in a sometimes hectic environment.
• Stores, labels, dates and rotates all foods
• Cleans and organizes workstation or stations and surrounding areas as necessary.
• Uses kitchen equipment as instructed to insure safety and proper care of equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of designated areas as directed in accordance with established health and safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Stamina in fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Line Cook to assist in daily production and cooking across casino, showroom, and resort dining venues. This role supports Banquets & Blue Coyote Cafe and reports to the Sous Chef or Banquet Chef.

The position is safety sensitive and requires adherence to health and sanitation standards, with a strong focus on timely, courteous guest service and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.