Cook II

Job DetailsJob Location: The Lodge at Ventana Canyon - Tucson, AZ 85750Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Restaurant - Food ServiceSUMMARY Under the direction of the Chef and/or the Sous chefs, the cook provides quality food products for members/guests.  Primary job duties include preparing food items/dishes according to directions from kitchen supervisors or by following recipes which may include working with ovens, burners, broilers/deep fryers, knives, slicers, and various other kitchen utensils/equipment’s, ensure compliance with all standards and procedures established by Health and Regulatory Agencies.  Perform other duties as assigned. Duties/Responsibilities: Prepares enough food products in accordance to production plan or forecast needs. Alerts chef or supervisor of any equipment breakdowns, food overages, or shortages in a timely manner. Works the line; required to have knowledge of meat, fish, poultry and other food internal temperatures. Maintains overall cleanliness and sanitation standards in assigned areas. Wraps, dates, and rotate food items. Utilizes whole food products eliminating any waste. Incorporates safe work practices in job performance Maintains flexibility to take on new and different tasks as directed by the department manager.   Attend staff meetings.    Qualifications Skills/ Abilities:   Ability to apply basic math skills. Attention to detail. Able to work flexible working hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays.  Required to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; to write routine reports and correspondence; to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.     Education/Experience:   One to two years related culinary experience in fine dining and/or training; or equivalent combination of culinary education and experience. Must have Food Handler’s card or Serv Safe Certification Must be able to pass a background check     Physical Requirements:   Must be able to physically reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 100 pounds. Stand for long periods of time. Must be able to work under variable temperature conditions (extreme heat or cold). Repetitive movements. Exposure to water, chemicals, and cleaning agents. Must be able to work in a loud environment.     Ventana Canyon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.