Windstar Cruises

Operates small-ship luxury cruises worldwide

Entry Level Cook

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWilliams, AZ, USA$19.10 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Previous cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen.
Basic knife skills.
Must be able to stand, walk, twist, use eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity, handle items, and bend or stoop frequently.
Must frequently carry, lift, push, and pull items weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally handle items weighing up to 100 pounds.
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods on cement floors and occasionally walk on uneven surfaces.
Must be able to listen, hear, see, and speak.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu and recipe items to property standards and specifications while maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment.
Perform job duties in accordance with the County Health Code, the Property Employee Handbook, department policies and procedures, and the Food Safety Management System.
Comply with the Food Safety Management System, including its Standard Operating Procedures.
Follow the recipe manual when preparing menu and recipe items, and maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work area.
Complete daily cleaning assignments on the Kitchen Cleaning Schedule and Prep Cook Closing Check List.
Follow Grand Depot Café standards and practices, including proper handwashing, sanitation, personal hygiene, grooming, company uniform standards, and glove use as required.
Use buffet prep sheets, pull lists, and waste sheets.
Set production amounts based on count forecasts and production quantity guidelines to reduce waste.
Complete assigned food preparation and side work duties in a timely manner.
Properly use, clean, and maintain cooking equipment.
Maintain food sanitation standards throughout food production.
Date and rotate prepared food according to procedures and use first-in, first-out rotation for stored foods.
Keep the prep area swept, mopped, and free of slip and trip hazards; keep shelving and storage areas clean and organized.
Practice safe knife handling, equipment operation, lifting, open-flame use, and other food-production safety procedures.
Assist dishwashers with cleaning kitchen equipment.
Assist with stocking and storing food as requested by a supervisor.
Notify a supervisor of problems requiring immediate attention.
Work days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as scheduled.
Follow chemical storage, handling, and refill procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Overview

Join our Food & Beverage team at the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel!

Passionate about food and eager to start your culinary career? Join our Food & Beverage team as an Entry-Level Cook! Get hands-on training, mentorship, and the chance to grow in a fast-paced, creative environment. We offer a supportive team where you can develop your skills and advance your career. Start your journey with us today!

Job summary:

Prepare menu/recipe items to Grand Canyon Railway standards and specifications while always maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary work environment.

The Details:

Position Type:

Seasonal
End Date: 1/6/2027

Schedule: ( Hours may very based on occupancy)

AM Schedule: 5:00 AM -1:00 PM
PM Schedule: 2:00 PM - 11:00 pm

Pay: $19.10 Per Hour

Benefits and Perks:

Full benefits package
Exclusive retail and dining discounts at GCR and other Xanterra properties
A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
Free gym and pool access
Free train tickets

Responsibilities

Fully understand and support Xanterra’s Mission Statement, Cultural Pillars, Community Commitment and Core Values.
Performs all job duties in accordance with County Health Code, the Property Employee Handbook, Department policies, procedures and its Food Safety Management System.
Promotes and participate in accurate and thorough compliance of the Food Safety Management System, including but not exclusive to its Standard Operating Procedures.
Prepares menu/recipe items to Grand Canyon Railway standards and specifications by always following the recipe manual. Maintains a clean safe and sanitary work area
Performs 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.
Utilizes and adhere to all systems such as buffet prep sheets, pull list and waste sheets.
Establishes production amounts based on count forecasts and production quantity guidelines, in an effort to reduce waste.
Thoroughly completes all assigned food preparation and side work duties in a timely manner.
Properly uses, clean and maintain cooking equipment.
Maintains proper food sanitation standards throughout all areas and steps of food production.
Dates and rotates all prepped food according to procedures and follow the proper first in first out (FIFO) rotation standard for stored foods.
Keeps 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.
Assists dishwashers with cleaning kitchen equipment.
Assists in stocking and storage of food as requested by supervisor.
Notifies supervisor of any problems needing immediate attention.
Maintains flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as scheduled.
Understands chemical storage, handling and refill procedures.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Previous cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen.
Basic knife skills.

Physical Requirements include:

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About the Company

Windstar Cruises

Operates small-ship luxury cruises worldwide

Windstar Cruises operates a small-ship cruise line that runs six sailing and all-suite yachts, carrying under 350 guests each. It visits about 260 ports across more than 60 countries, with itineraries that emphasize immersive, authentic experiences and port-intensive days. Onboard and ashore, guests enjoy a high level of service and a notable culinary program, highlighted by the title of Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation. The ships focus on intimate, boutique-style cruising rather than large-ship experiences, and the company emphasizes sustainable hospitality as part of its parent group, Xanterra Parks & Resorts. The goal is to offer travelers distinctive, authentic itineraries with personalized service and a softer footprint compared with larger cruise lines.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Seattle, WA
Founded: 1986

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