Cook 4 @ V's Taproom - Surprise, AZ

Trilogy at Vistancia is a premier community and resort located in Peoria, Arizona, approximately 40 minutes west of Scottsdale and northwest of downtown Phoenix. The community offers three distinct club experiences for its members and guests: the golf club, the original community centerpiece Kiva Club, and the recently introduced Mita Club. As a vibrant destination, Trilogy at Vistancia encompasses not only championship golf but also a variety of recreational and social amenities. These include the golf course itself, V's Taproom restaurant, the full-service Alvea Spa, and an events and weddings venue that welcomes the public. The Trilogy at Vistancia Golf Shop and V's Taproom offer an inviting atmosphere where residents and guests can enjoy top-tier services and experiences centered around golf, dining, and social gatherings. The environment is designed to promote community engagement while maintaining high standards of service and customer satisfaction. This full-time Cook 4 position is a vital role within the Food and Beverage Team, responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving food in this dynamic, high-quality setting. Reporting directly to the Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef, the Cook 4 will work in an environment that values teamwork, culinary skill, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. With an hourly pay range of $22.00 to $24.00, this role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to contribute to an exceptional culinary operation within a luxury community and resort setting. The Cook 4 is entrusted with mastering all kitchen stations including plating and expediting. They serve as a key trainer within the kitchen, tasked with educating new and current staff on station assignments and standard recipes, as well as helping cross-train employees to ensure operational flexibility and efficiency. This position requires proficiency in executing and plating menu items, leading kitchen service operations, monitoring ticket times, maintaining quality standards, and responding positively to special orders. In addition to hands-on cooking and preparation duties, the Cook 4 supports management with developing weekly and daily specials, ensuring superior service standards that meet guest and employee expectations. The role demands a focus on exceeding guest satisfaction by swiftly addressing and resolving challenges from expeditors, guests, or team members, thus enhancing the overall dining experience. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation is also a critical responsibility. The Cook 4 leads and oversees daily cleaning schedules and checklists to uphold a safe and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with health standards. Daily food preparation includes washing, peeling, cutting, and shredding vegetables and fruits, measuring and mixing ingredients for various dishes, and cooking meats, fish, and other foods using different cooking methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming. This position also requires tasting and visually inspecting food to guarantee quality and consistency, carving meats, portioning food, and garnishing plates to fulfill orders. The Cook 4 must be capable of stepping into leadership roles during service times, occasionally assuming responsibilities of the sous chef or kitchen manager when necessary. Ideal candidates for this position are customer-oriented, adaptable under pressure, and skilled at balancing multiple priorities. Strong team-building abilities and leadership qualities are essential, as is a commitment to embodying the core BlueStar values of honesty and integrity, respect for the individual, teamwork, and competitive spirit. The role demands flexibility in scheduling, including work during evenings and weekends. The work environment is primarily an indoor kitchen but may also include outdoor event settings with exposure to various weather conditions. Kitchens are equipped with standard culinary equipment such as ovens, stoves, mixers, and slicers. Employees must be comfortable working in conditions involving heat, steam, fire, and noise, with physical demands including standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and other activities requiring manual dexterity and sensory skills. Trilogy at Vistancia and BlueStar Resort & Golf are equal opportunity employers committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. This Cook 4 role offers a rewarding opportunity to develop culinary skills, contribute to a premier community experience, and engage with a passionate team dedicated to excellence in food service and hospitality.

• High School diploma preferred or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• minimum of three years cooking experience in commercial kitchen
• current food handlers card
• ability to read and interpret 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 comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends