Seasonal Line Cook - 2027 Season

Employer: Turner Enterprises Management, LLC Position: Line Cook Location: Vermejo Reserve - Raton, NM Type: Seasonal / Hourly / Non-Exempt / Non-Benefits Eligible Housing: Yes Are you a passionate cook with a love for creating exceptional cuisine in a breathtaking, high-energy environment? Have you dreamed of working for a world-class hospitality brand surrounded by some of North America's largest privately owned landscapes? At Ted Turner Reserves, we connect people with nature through one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences in luxury settings. We're looking for passionate, skilled culinary professionals interested in joining our Culinary team at Vermejo in2027. We're planning ahead for our Spring 2027 season! We're beginning to connect with candidates interested in seasonal Line Cook opportunities. Positions may be up to six months, with anticipated start dates beginning in March 2027 . Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as staffing needs are confirmed, and qualified candidates will be contacted as hiring needs develop.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a Line Cook, you will prepare high quality, locally sourced meals in a fast kitchen environment. Your role is an integral part of delivering the ultimate culinary experience for guests by preparing and cooking food to meet recipe, quality, and presentation standards under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs. You will also be responsible for: Preparing and cooking menu items in accordance with recipes and preparation checklist, including washing, chopping, peeling, portioning, weighing, and measuring. Ensuring the highest quality and presentation of dishes. Maintaining a clean, organized and safe work environment in compliance with all cleanliness and sanitation guidelines. Participating in daily kitchen operations, including set up, breakdown, prep work and disinfecting and cleaning workstations. Monitoring food quality during preparation processes and testing foods to ensure proper cooking. Operating kitchen ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Collaborating and communicating clearly with the kitchen team to ensure timely and efficient service. Assisting with inventory management and ordering of supplies as needed. Providing exceptional customer service and accommodating special dietary requests. All other duties as assigned. What this isn't: A management or supervisory position.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Essential: 2 - 3 years of experience as a Line Cook or in a similar role. Knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment. Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and applicable health codes. Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays. You'll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law. Preferred: A high school diploma or general education degree (GED). Experience working in a luxury hotel/resort setting. Culinary school diploma or equivalent. YOUR QUALITIES You're alert, friendly and eager to assist guests politely and promptly. You demonstrate care and compassion for team members, putting the needs of the team before your own. You demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills. You're self-directed, energetic, and motivated with multi-tasking capabilities. You're creative, adaptive and willing to work with existing core resort philosophy and style. You demonstrate clean work habits and attention to detail. You're committed to food safety and sanitation. You conduct yourself in a professional manner in and out of the work setting. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS Paid Sick Leave Employee Assistance Program Competitive wages with gratuities Access to amenities and outdoor adventures Live and work in one of the most stunning natural environments in the country

ACCOMMODATIONS

This position will require you to live on Vermejo headquarters, located approximately 40 miles from the closest town (Raton, NM). Vermejo's location is approximately 4.5 hours' drive south of Denver or 4.5 hours' drive north of Albuquerque. Vermejo offers single- and double-bedroom dorm room style company housing (subject to availability). You may be subject to sharing a room with one other employee depending on the availability of a single dorm room. You will need to provide or arrange for your own transportation to and from Raton for personal supplies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

On a regular basis, you can expect to: Stand; walk; move hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Perform physical labor for extended periods of time. Be on your feet for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. You will regularly be required to work long hours, and you may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles. You may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. You will be occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and the work environment characteristics are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodation inquiries must be made to the Company's Human Resources Department for consideration. Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace. For more information, visit Turner Enterprises Inc