Cook ("Cocinero/a")

Cook ("Cocinero/a")

AC Element Phoenix City North - Phoenix, AZ 85054

Overview

Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Any Category Restaurant - Food Service

Description

PHOENIX, AZUL HOSPITALITY IS HIRING! BE PART OF SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY!

JOIN US AT OUR JOB FAIR! We will be hiring on the Spot (Lo invitamos. Estaremos contratando!)

WHEN? Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 11:30 AM 6:00 PM

WHERE? Backyard Phoenix - 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050

Free parking available!

We're building the Pre-Opening Team for the exciting new dual-brand AC Hotel by Marriott & Element by Westin, opening in Phoenix in Q4 2026 and we're looking for passionate, talented, and hospitality-driven individuals ready to make an impact!

With 240 guestrooms across two distinctive brands, AC Kitchen & Patio, the AC Lounge, Element's signature Rise breakfast, and more than 6,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, this is your chance to help bring an extraordinary new hospitality experience to life!

Please complete your application of employment and meet us on Wednesday, October 28 to meet our team, and take the first step toward your next career adventure!

About Azul Hospitality Group

Azul Hospitality Group is an award-winning hotel management company known for its people-first culture, operational excellence, and strong partnerships with leading global brands including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Azul is widely respected for developing talented leaders, fostering innovation, and creating memorable guest experiences. The company offers a collaborative environment where leaders are empowered to make decisions, drive performance, and grow professionally.

What Azul Offers?

• A Culture Built on Trust We believe in empowering our people, fostering open communication, and building relationships grounded in mutual respect, honesty, and accountability.
• Work with Recognized Hospitality Brands Gain valuable experience in a professional hospitality environment.
• Competitive Pay and Incentives Enjoy competitive compensation and performance-based rewards.
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits Access a benefits package designed to support your well-being.
• Career Growth Opportunities Develop your skills and explore opportunities for advancement within our growing hospitality organization.
• Supportive Team Culture Be part of a collaborative environment that fosters camaraderie, promotes teamwork, inspires innovation, and celebrates everyone's contributions.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with us!

Azul Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

POSITION PURPOSE

Prepare all food items for the hotel outlets, based on standardized recipes while complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare food items for customers using a quality predetermined method in a timely and consistent manner.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, using variety or kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and tenderizers, to prepare foods.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles
• Set up station with predetermined mise en place required to service all functions.
• Adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, boilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
• Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
• All other duties assigned by manager or supervisor.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

• Assist with any guest inquiry.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by direct and indirect supervisors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Environmental conditions are inside, a job is considered inside if staff spends approximately 75 percent or more of the time inside. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10F) and kitchens (+110F), possible for one (1) hour or more.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to four (4) hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. as needed.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Hearing, smelling, tasting, and visual ability to observe and distinguish product quality and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with other staff, guests, and supervisors.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.
• Ability to work primarily with fingers to pick, pinch, type and carry out substantial movements (motions) of the wrists and hands as well.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have excellent leadership capability and customer relations skills.
• Must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
• Self-driven and able to work independently.
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)

EDUCATION

High school or equivalent education required.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years cooking experience, preferably high volume

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Food Handlers certification required.

GROOMING

All Staff Members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance per Azul Hospitality standards. Refer to the property specific required grooming and uniform standards policy.

ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Azul Hospitality