Mid-Entry Level Cook

This is a seasonal position at the Grand Canyon Railway located in Williams, AZ. This is a entry to mid level cooking position responsible for preparing menu/recipe items to Grand Canyon Railway standards and specifications while always maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary work environment.

This position is Workamper eligible

Responsibilities

• Fully understand and support Xanterra Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Perform all job duties in accordance to County Health Code, the Property Employee Handbook, Department policies, procedures and its Food Safety Management System.
• Promote and participate in accurate and thorough compliance of the Food Safety Management System; including but not exclusive to its Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepare menu/recipe items to Grand Canyon Railway standards and specifications by always following the recipe manual. Maintain a clean safe and sanitary work area
• Perform all daily cleaning assignments on Kitchen Cleaning Schedule and Prep Cook Closing Check List.
• Understands and adheres to Grand Depot Café’s standards and practices including; proper hand washing and follows all sanitation policies in regard to personal hygiene, grooming and Company uniform standards. Properly wear gloves as required.
• Utilize and adhere to all systems such as buffet prep sheets, pull list and waste sheets.
• Establish production amounts based on count forecasts and production quantity guidelines, in an effort to reduce waste.
• Thoroughly complete all assigned food preparation and side work duties in a timely manner.
• Properly use, clean and maintain cooking equipment.
• Maintain proper food sanitation standards throughout all areas and steps of food production.
• Date and rotate all prepped food according to procedures and follow the proper first in first out (FIFO) rotation standard for stored foods.
• Keep prep area swept, mopped and free of slip and trip hazards, keep shelving and storage areas clean and organized.
• Works in a safe manner, practicing risk management worker safety in knife handling, equipment operation, lifting, working with open flame and all other areas of food production at all times.
• Assist dishwashers with cleaning kitchen equipment.
• Assist in stocking and storage of food as requested by supervisor.
• Notify supervisor of any problems needing immediate attention.
• Maintains flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as scheduled.
• Understand chemical storage, handling and refill procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Xanterra Parks & Resorts® Grand Canyon Railway (GCR) “We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Female/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.”

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Previous cooking experience in a high volume a la carte or batch production setting with strong knowledge of food sanitation regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of all kitchen stations including batch, prep, pantry and dish.
• Bilingual (English/ Spanish) skills are desired to effectively communicate with all staff.

Basic Competencies:

• Verbal comprehension
• Communication skills
• Reasoning skills

Employment Conditions:

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries.
• Work in all inclement weather conditions.
• Work safely to ensure company equipment is secure.
• Wear protective equipment as required by the job duties.
• Complete required food safety courses and certifications.
• Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work as needed.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Constantly standing, walking, twisting, using eye/hand coordination, manual dexterity, handling, wrist motion, bending/ stooping.
• Frequently carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 40lbs.
• Occasionally carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 100lbs.
• Constantly listening, hearing, seeing, and speaking.
• Will be required to stand and walk for long periods of time on cement floors and to occasionally walk on uneven surfaces.
• Static Strength-The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
• Trunk Strength-The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving our or fatiguing.

Tagged as: ASAP, National Park, Pay/Wages, SPRING '25, WINTER