Intermediate Cook - Oasis at Death Valley
About The Position
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at the Oasis at Death Valley! We’re hiring Intermediate Cooks to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park! Job Summary: Intermediate Cooks should anticipate working across all stations and using all kitchen equipment. Depending on the venue, you can anticipate working multiple stations that include batch production, high volume ala carte, prep, pantry, and banquets. Why the Oasis at Death Valley? Death Valley National Park is in the northern Mojave Desert in California and is the largest National Park outside of Alaska. With incredibly diverse ecosystems, sand dunes, mountains, and America's lowest elevations, Death Valley is an incredible place to call home. We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. Life at the Oasis: Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site) Free breakfast and lunch with $4 dinners in the employee dining room (cafeteria-style) Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth) 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
- One to two years cooking experience. Fine Dining experience is a plus. Expertise as: pantry-worker, prep-cook, fry-cook, egg-cook, broiler-cook, sauté-cook and butcher.
- Attention to detail skills to ensure safety and minimize food waste.
- High level of professionalism, able to follow instructions with follow-up, respect, and integrity.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme conditions which include extreme hot conditions in the Summer.
Nice To Haves
- Fine Dining experience is a plus.
- Expertise as: pantry-worker, prep-cook, fry-cook, egg-cook, broiler-cook, sauté-cook and butcher.
Responsibilities
- Ensures the quality, quantity, and eye-appealing presentation of all menu items.
- Properly stores and handles all food products. Promotes safe and sanitary food handling practices.
- Cleans, maintains, and stores kitchen equipment according to standards.
- Maintains open and positive communication with all staff daily.
- Ensures that food is properly prepared and presented using standard products, recipes, and techniques.
- Ensures all food-in-process is properly maintained (hot food is hot, cold food is cold) and stored (covered, labeled, and dated).
- Always cleans and maintains work area throughout shift.
Benefits
- Full-Time, Year-Round
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Disability Insurance
- 401k with match
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Learning and Development Programs
- Seasonal
- Sick Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Learning and Development Program
- Free Death Valley National Park pass
- Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports court
- Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
- Planned employee trips and activities
- $350 Referral Bonus Program
- The adventure of a lifetime!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
