Cook

About the Role

Cooks are responsible for preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the Lodge, cooking to order for casual dining. Responsible for cooking food in a safe and healthy manner, using proper food handling and sanitation procedures, and ensuring quantity and quality control in food production. Performs routine daily cleaning, maintains and operates equipment properly, and follows FIFO rotation of products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and food items while observing sound health and sanitation practices such as proper hand washing, avoiding cross-contamination, monitoring food temperatures, and proper sanitation of utensils and cooking surfaces.
• Complete temperature or stock logs.
• Ensure quantity and quality of food served in the restaurant.
• Maintain and operate kitchen equipment properly.
• Organize walk-ins and storage areas, monitoring stock levels of food items.
• Wash dishes, sweep floors, bus tables, handle trash collection, and mop floors as assigned throughout the shift.
• Load and unload delivery trucks and handle inventory using the FIFO rotation method.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and stocked at all times.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in preparing food while observing sound health and sanitation practices.
• Ability to communicate well and interact with guests and staff in a clear, concise manner.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service by delivering prompt, courteous, and accurate service.
• Ability to load and unload delivery trucks and handle inventory of required items.
• Ability to perform prep work, sauté, broil, pan fry, and deep fry during food preparation.
• Ability to work in a team environment, multi-task efficiently, and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to perform tasks such as washing dishes, sweeping, collecting trash, busing tables, mopping floors, and organizing walk-ins and storage areas.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Prior cooking and serving experience in fast food or a restaurant preferred.
• Current Food Handler’s card.

Qualifications

• Good oral communication skills.
• Preference given to Hualapai Tribal members.

Working Conditions

• Kitchen environment with exposure to heat.
• Must be able to work extended periods while standing.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work varying schedules, weekends, and holidays.
• Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen and may be required to undergo an extensive background check.

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Paid time off

Grand Canyon Resort Corporation (GCRC) is wholly-owned by the Hualapai Tribe and is located in Peach Springs, Arizona. Established in 1988, GCRC welcomes millions of visitors each year to the area, including the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass, horseshoe-shaped bridge providing unique views of the Grand Canyon.