IronOaks at Sun Lakes is a desirable retirement destination in the Valley, featuring two interconnected neighborhoods - Ironwood and Oakwood. The community boasts a combination of mature landscape, diverse amenities, and an in-town location, including 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, the pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00 per hour.

The Cook 4 is an hourly 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, including plating and/or expeditor.
• Kitchen trainer responsible for teaching new staff their station assignments and standard recipes.
• Able to lead a kitchen service, read tickets, and monitor ticket times.
• Assist management with developing weekly and daily specials as needed.
• Ensure superior standards of service meet the requirements of guests and employees.
• Lead and monitor cleaning schedule and checklist daily.
• Wash, peel, cut, and shred vegetables and fruits for preparation.
• Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes to prepare various dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Observe and test foods being cooked by tasting and assessing visual appearance.
• Carve meats, portion food, and garnish servings to fill orders.
• Assume responsibilities of kitchen production and service when necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly customer-oriented and responsive.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities.
• Strong team-building skills; able to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Role model reflecting BlueStar core values: Honesty and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications / Skills:

• High School diploma preferred or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Must demonstrate initiative and accept responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Must be able to pay attention to multiple details in a fast-paced environment.
• 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 outdoor events.
• Frequent exposure to heat, steam, fire, and noise.
• Outdoor environments may require navigating varied terrains while carrying items.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to speak, hear, taste, smell, sit, stand, and walk for the duration of a work shift.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent hand washing is required.

BLUESTAR RESORT & GOLF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 120 hours per year.
• 7 paid holidays annually.
• Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) plan after 30 days of service.

• Minimum of three years’ cooking experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Current Food Handlers card.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Strong team-building skills and ability to lead.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and a team player.