Cook 1, Culinary

J.F. Shea•Queen Creek, AZ

37d•$17 - $19

About The Position

Encanterra features eighteen holes of golf, two Resort Clubs, multiple dining options, state-of-the-art health and fitness facilities, exceptional tennis and pickleball complexes, indoor and outdoor pools and a full-service Alvea Spa, which recently was named the state's top Clubhouse Spa by Arizona Foothills magazine. Our weddings & events spaces are also among the best in the Queen Creek. The Cook 1 is a member of the Food & Beverage Team and is responsible for food preparation, cooking, and serving. This position reports to the Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef.

Requirements

High School diploma, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Minimum of one year cooking experience in commercial kitchen.
Current Food Handlers card.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members.
Ability to think, work, solve practical problems, and make independent decisions, based on sound judgment.
Must demonstrate initiative and accept responsibility for decisions and actions.
Must be self-motivated, proactive, and a team player.
Must be able to pay attention to multiple details and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.
This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.
Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with high need for closure.
Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
Must be role model and able to live our BlueStar core values: Honesty and Integrity Respect for the Individual Teamwork Competitive Spirit

Responsibilities

Work and master one kitchen station; accepts responsibility for personal decisions and actions.
Ensure superior standards of service meet the requirements of guests and employees.
Proactive in exceeding guest satisfaction.At times it may be necessary to investigate, quickly respond to, and resolve challenges from guests or employees.
Follow cleaning schedule and checklist daily to ensure a clean and sanitary environment.
Familiar with food preparation, cooking, and serving techniques; must be able to read cooking instructions.
Wash, peel, cut, and shred vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
Measure and mix ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles.
Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods; adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
Observe and test foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and noticing the visual appearance.
Carve meats, portion food on serving plates, add gravies and sauces, and garnish servings to fill orders.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Benefits

New hourly full-time team members working 30 hours or more per week, will be eligible for the Company medical, dental and life insurance plans the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.
Full-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Time Off ("PTO") in accordance with the Company policy at a rate of 120 hours per year.
Full-Time team members are eligible for 7 paid holidays annually.
Part-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state guidelines.
All team members 21 years and older are eligible to participate in the J.F. Shea Co., Inc. 401(k) plan after completion of 30 days of service.

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