Cook ("Cocinero/a")

Azul Hospitality•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare food items for hotel outlets according to standardized recipes and applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards. Work in a hotel kitchen supporting its food outlets and functions, preparing food consistently and on time, maintaining required quality and quantity, and following safety and sanitation procedures. The role may also assist with guest inquiries, report maintenance or safety concerns, and perform other reasonable duties assigned by supervisors. Work schedules may vary to reflect hotel business needs, and attendance at scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. The position is based at AC Element Phoenix City North in Phoenix, Arizona. The hotel is a new dual-brand AC Hotel by Marriott and Element by Westin, planned to open in Q4 2026. The position is listed as full-time/part-time, with any shift and an undisclosed salary range.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
At least 2 years of cooking experience; high-volume cooking experience is preferred.
Food Handler certification required.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Leadership capability and customer relations skills.
Detail-oriented, with organizational and communication skills.
Basic computer skills and basic computational ability.
Ability to deal effectively with internal and external customers, including with patience, tact, and diplomacy, and to collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
Self-driven and able to work independently.
Experience using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
Knowledge of cooking procedures and methods such as grilling, baking, and boiling.
Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including working in extreme temperatures, standing and moving for extended periods, lifting up to 45 pounds, and pushing or pulling carts and equipment weighing up to 250 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High-volume cooking experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare food items for customers using predetermined quality methods, in a timely and consistent manner.
Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using kitchen utensils and equipment.
Operate large-volume cooking equipment, including grills, deep-fat fryers, and griddles.
Set up the station with the mise en place needed to service functions.
Adjust temperature controls for ovens, boilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
Verify that prepared food meets quality and quantity requirements.
Assist with guest inquiries.
Follow company, safety, and security policies and procedures.
Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
Perform other duties assigned by a manager or supervisor.