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Lead Cook - Morenci Motel

Requisition ID: 138885

Location:

Morenci, AZ, US, 85540

Category: Retail

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

_At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career._ **_Apply Today!  _**

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 (https://www.morencitown.com/dining)  to learn more.

Description

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

Qualifications

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 communicate and interact with other teams

+ Must attend alcohol training class and understand the law, rules and regulations for the State of Arizona

+ Must attend training class for safe food handling procedures

+ Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently  **$23.50 - $31.00/hour.** This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

+ Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines

+ Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits

+ Company-paid life and disability insurance

+ 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match

+ Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave

+ Tuition assistance

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle

+ Internal progression opportunities

+ Learn more (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Benefits/?locale=en\_US) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require  

+ Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.

+ Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.

+ Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.

+ Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

_Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to_ [email protected]_ _._