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Culinary Team Opportunity

Deeply entwined with Arizona history since 1929, The Wigwam welcomes you to make a historic career move and join our family! The Wigwam is a Four Diamond property with 331 guest rooms spanned across 440 acres. The Wigwam is a renowned Arizona landmark, nestled in the community of Litchfield Park, AZ and is a true representation of an authentic Arizona experience.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic, driven individuals, with a great attitude and a passion for excellence to join us in curating incredible guest experiences and lasting memories. Come make some history with us! The Wigwam is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Overview

We are looking for someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team. This individual must be creative, motivated, and passionate about growing their talents in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, with a strong desire to learn, to develop skills and work with the culinary leadership team to create menus which reflect seasonal availability and concept of the restaurant.

Your Role

You will develop your knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, saut and fry). You will have the opportunity to experience using knives and various kitchen equipment. You will reach and recreate recipes. You will be consistent on all food preparation. You will learn how to minimize food waste through cross utilization. You will have the opportunity to work with a world class culinary team. You will create workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. You will prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat). You will keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen. You will ensure all food and other items are stored properly. You will be responsible for the quality of ingredients.