Lead Cook- Motel

Freeport McMoRan • Clifton, AZ

20d • $24 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Lead Cook, you will be responsible for overseeing food production and assuming the duties of absent Motel Management. You will plan recipes and menus to maintain company standards for food quality, presentation, and cost management. This role includes managing kitchen operations, ensuring sanitation and cleanliness, and training staff in cooking methods and food preparation. Assist in monitoring and coaching kitchen staff, scheduling for caterings and deliveries, and enforcing purchasing specifications and waste control procedures. Train staff on food production principles and ensure adherence to standardized recipes. Evaluate current practices and initiate improvements to enhance product and service quality. You may also be required to fill in as needed to maintain guest service standards and efficient operations.

Requirements

• Completion of a post-secondary culinary arts training program OR at least two (2) years of experience in food preparation
• Ability to obtain an Arizona Food Handler’s Card within 1 month of employment
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws

Responsibilities

• Overseeing food production
• Assuming the duties of absent Motel Management
• Planning recipes and menus to maintain company standards for food quality, presentation, and cost management
• Managing kitchen operations
• Ensuring sanitation and cleanliness
• Training staff in cooking methods and food preparation
• Monitoring and coaching kitchen staff
• Scheduling for caterings and deliveries
• Enforcing purchasing specifications and waste control procedures
• Training staff on food production principles
• Ensuring adherence to standardized recipes
• Evaluating current practices and initiating improvements to enhance product and service quality
• Filling in as needed to maintain guest service standards and efficient operations

Benefits

• Company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED