Advance Cook - Year Round

Xanterra Travel Collection•Williams, AZ

2d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel! Located in Williams, Arizona, the historic Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel is the place to get your career on the right track! Open year-round, the Grand Canyon Railway operates scenic train rides, a full-service restaurant, pub, retail shops, and 3-diamond hotel. No matter what your job is, you will play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests. We’re hiring- all aboard for a fun and exciting job! Job Summary: Prepare and produce batch buffet, banquet menu, and special function menu items to standards. The Details: Full time Pay: $20.25 Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays) Why the Grand Canyon Railway? We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are proud to offer these unique Grand Canyon experiences. Life at the Grand Canyon Railway: A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Two years of previous cooking experience.
Ability to successfully complete and certify in Coconino County Food Handlers Course within thirty (30) days of employment.
Physical Requirements include:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
Constantly standing, walking, twisting, using eye/hand coordination, manual dexterity, handling, wrist motion, bending/ stooping.
Frequently carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 40lbs.
Occasionally carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 100lbs.
Constantly listening, hearing, seeing, and speaking.
Will be required to stand and walk for long periods of time on cement floors and to occasionally walk on uneven surfaces.
Static Strength-The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
Trunk Strength-The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving our or fatiguing.

Responsibilities

Fully understand and support Xanterra Mission Statement Community Commitment, cultural pillars, and Core Values.
Perform all job duties in accordance to County Health Code, the Property Employee Handbook, Department policies, procedures and its Food Safety Management System.
Trains basic cooking techniques to lower level Cook grades.
Promote and participate in accurate and thorough compliance of the Food Safety Management System; including but not exclusive to its Standard Operating Procedures.
Produces items to standard following menu recipe(s) for set menu and banquet items.
Prepare batch, banquet menu, and all other menu items to correct portions, presentation and proper temperature. Follow prep guidelines to limit over production, and ensure quality control of all items prepped and/or cooked.
Set up and break down work stations and production areas according to assigned shift duties.
Maintain proper food sanitation standards throughout all areas and steps of food production.
Works any station in the prep area or in the kitchen as assigned by the Manager on Duty.
Communicate with Manager on Duty regarding production problems, (i.e. “86’d” items or items dragging).
Works in a safe manner, practicing risk management worker safety in knife handling, equipment operation, lifting, working with open flame and all other areas of food production at all times.
Use proper product rotation of perishable items practicing first in first out (FIFO) method of use.
Maintain professional communication with front of the house staff and co-workers.
Adhere to company required environmental policies