IronOaks at Sun Lakes is comprised of two interconnected neighborhoods - Ironwood and Oakwood - and is among the most desirable retirement destinations in the Valley, thanks to its combination of mature landscape, diverse amenities, and in-town location. The community features two fabulous clubhouses, 45 holes of golf, fitness, tennis & pickleball, softball, pools, trails, and much more.

Located in the towns of Chandler & Sun Lakes, Arizona, this full-time position offers a pay range of $20.00 - $22.00 per hour.

The Cook 3 is a member of the Food & Beverage Team and is responsible for food preparation, cooking, and serving. This position reports to the Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work and master all kitchen stations.
• Ensure superior standards of service meet the requirements of guests and employees.
• Proactively exceed guest satisfaction.
• Investigate and resolve challenges from guests or employees.
• Follow cleaning schedules and checklists daily to ensure a clean and sanitary environment.
• Familiar with food preparation, cooking, and serving techniques; able to read cooking instructions.
• Wash, peel, cut, and shred vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
• Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods; adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature.
• Observe and test foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and noticing the visual appearance.
• Carve meats, portion food on serving plates, add gravies and sauces, and garnish servings to fill orders.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly customer-oriented and responsive with a high need for closure.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Must be a role model and able to live our BlueStar core values: Honesty and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications / Skills:

• High school diploma preferred, or the equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum of three years cooking experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Current Food Handlers card.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members.
• Ability to think, work, solve practical problems, and make independent decisions based on sound judgment.
• Must demonstrate initiative and accept responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, and a team player.
• Must be able to pay attention to multiple details and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.
• This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.

Work Environment:

This position typically operates in an indoor kitchen environment but may also work at a kitchen station set up for outdoor events and be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Kitchens are housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire, and noise. The noise level varies and can be loud. Outdoor environments may require walking on a variety of terrains while carrying items and navigating typical event obstacles.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear, taste and smell, sit, stand, and walk for the duration of a work shift, bend, kneel or stoop, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Frequent hand washing is required. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The position requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures in a fast-paced environment.

BLUESTAR RESORT & GOLF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans after 60 days of full-time employment.
• Accrual of Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 120 hours per year.
• 7 paid holidays annually for full-time team members.
• Eligible for Paid Sick Leave for part-time team members.
• Participation in the J.F. Shea Co., Inc. 401(k) plan after 30 days of service.

• High school diploma preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years cooking experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Current Food Handlers card.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Effective communication skills with customers and team members.
• Strong problem-solving and independent decision-making abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and team-oriented.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple details.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.