Lead Cook - Morenci Motel

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Where You Will Work

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed‑ore leach pad and stacking system, a low‑grade run‑of‑mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.

Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on‑site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health‑care facilities, state‑of‑the‑art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park.

Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website to learn more.

Lead Cook is generally in charge of food production. The Lead Cook assumes all the duties of the absent Motel Management. Responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion/cost control and sanitation and cleanliness.

Plan recipes and menus and maintains Company standards of food quality, presentation and cost management

Assist monitoring and coaching kitchen staff

Assist in scheduling kitchen staff in conjunction with caterings and deliveries

Train kitchen staff in food production principles and practices and ensure that all recipes and food production practices are followed

Train staff on food preparation and ingredients

Enforce purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage requirements, standardization recipes and waste control procedures

Evaluate current practices and processes; and initiate ways to improve current business methods, quality of products and services provided to the customers

Have a full understanding of food safety and sanitation practices

Fills in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations

Perform other duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications

• Post‑secondary Culinary Arts training program completion OR at least two (2) years of experience in Food Preparation
• Must be able to obtain Arizona Food Handler's Card within one (1) month of employment

Preferred

• High School diploma or GED

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety‑related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment

Performing General Physical

Activities:

Lead Cooks must perform physical activities in a variety of environmental conditions that require moderate to maximum strength including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling of materials

Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk

These responsibilities require the ability to walk for extended periods of time

Ability to climb stairs, ladders, lift up to fifty (50) pounds or more, kneel, push, pull, reach, bend, twist, and stoop on a frequent basis

Ability to work in all types of environments to include noise, exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity

Willing and able to work a 12‑hour shift schedule or other shift as assigned

Ability to share job responsibilities and be flexible with work schedule and start times

Ability to participate in a high performing team environment

Ability to…