Airline Lounge Senior Cook

About the role

Elevate your culinary career in one of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport's most exclusive hospitality destinations. Sodexo Live! is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Cook to join the team supporting the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at PHX Airport.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, plate, and present a variety of hot and cold menu items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and specialty service periods.
• Execute recipes and cooking techniques with consistency, precision, and attention to detail.
• Maintain high culinary standards, food quality, and presentation at all times.
• Assist with menu execution, batch cooking, food preparation, and inventory support.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently while following all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Support kitchen leadership by assisting and mentoring other culinary team members.
• Monitor production levels, food quality, and portion standards to ensure operational excellence.
• Follow recipes, production schedules, and HACCP procedures accurately.
• Absorb and organize kitchen supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and guest-ready kitchen environment.

Requirements

• 2+ years of culinary, restaurant, hotel, or high-volume food service experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Advanced knife skills and experience with a variety of cooking methods and techniques.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Experience in upscale dining, hospitality, hotels, airport lounges, resorts, or premium service environments preferred.
• Leadership mindset with the ability to support and mentor fellow team members.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.