Lead Cook- Motel
About The Position
At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode. Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website to learn more.
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
- Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
- Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing food production and 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 and 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
- Newly constructed daycare and community center
- Library
- Health-care facilities
- State-of-the-art fitness centers
- Movie theater
- Skate park
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
