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Cook | Catalina Area | Full-time

CompanySaddlebrooke Two
LocationTucson
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 13, 2025
About The Company
It's easy to see why Where To Retire magazine chose SaddleBrooke as one of America's top 100 best master-planned communities. Within this stunning Sonoran desert setting just 25 miles north of downtown Tucson, Arizona, you'll find an appealing combination of natural tranquility and vibrant excitement. SaddleBrooke TWO is a true Active Lifestyle Community, with an abundance of amenities, events, groups, and traditions to fill every day with joy and inspiration. If you enjoy dining in a spectacular setting, SaddleBrooke TWO's excellent restaurants are close by. Are you an avid golfer? Drop by the MountainView or The Preserve Golf Course - where our golf staff greets you by name - any day of the week, and have a great time with friends on the links! Love live entertainment? One of the most marvelous amenities at SaddleBrooke TWO, the DesertView Performing Arts Center includes theater-style seating for 478 and has a professionally maintained sound system, beautiful acoustics, and impressive views of the stage that attracts high-quality performances for your enjoyment. If learning is what you are yearning, SaddleBrooke's Institute of Learning in Retirement offers an assortment of courses to satisfy your interests. Clubs are also a major part of the Active Lifestyle here in SaddleBrooke TWO – with more than 200 clubs and counting, there is a wealth of educational and social opportunities. Want to stay fit and fabulous? Fitness centers, basketball and volleyball courts, swimming pools, tennis courts, and pickleball courts are just around the corner! With so many possibilities at your fingertips, the only question is - where will you find YOUR inspiration?
About the Role

Description

Under the direction of the Chef and/or the Sous chef, the cook provides quality food products for customers. Primary job duties include preparing food items/dishes according to directions from kitchen supervisors or by following recipes – which may include working with ovens, burners, broilers/deep fryers, knives, slicers, and various other kitchen utensils/equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. 


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Food preparation consisting of retrieving items needed for daily specials and menu items from dry storage or refrigerator/freezer. 
  • Prepping of some foods prior to service such as salads and soups and dating and storing as necessary, sautéing, running the broiler/deep fryer and then plating the entrees per the instructions/recipes of the Chef or other assigned kitchen supervisor.
  • Clean up work station after each service.  
  • This may entail cleaning some of the pots/pans used.  
  • Cleaning fryer/broiler and line work area with disinfectants.  
  • Disposing of any waste in proper receptacles.


Requirements

  • 1+ years cooking experience, preferred 
  • Food Handler’s Card 
  • Ability to follow instructions 
  • Basic skills with a knife and be able to dice, chop, slice fruit, vegetables, and meats. 
  • Ability to use a slicer, mixer, and other mechanical kitchen Equipment 

What we offer:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision 
  • Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-term disability 
  • Company-matched 401(k) plan
  • Vacation 
  • Holiday
  • Sick pay 
  • Other unique perks 

About SaddleBrooke Two

Our luxurious, 55+ adult active lifestyle community is nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, surrounded by beautiful panoramic views of the vistas and desert. Voted Best Retirement Community, Arizona Daily Star Reader’s Choice Winner, six years in a row; and rated one of the top 10 places to retire in Arizona by Ideal Living Magazine.  


Discover why our work-life is inspired by SaddleBrooke Two.


SaddleBrooke Two is an E-Verify employer and may conduct a background check on team members. In addition, SaddleBrooke Two may further conduct a financial background check for some positions, prior to finalizing any job offer.


SaddleBrooke Two is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability, or any other protected category.


Key Skills
Food PreparationFollowing InstructionsKnife SkillsSautéingPlatingCleaningUsing Kitchen EquipmentFood SafetyWaste DisposalTeamworkTime ManagementAttention to DetailRecipe AdherenceCooking TechniquesCustomer ServiceAdaptability
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityTradesCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionCompany-Paid LifeAD&DShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityCompany-Matched 401(k) PlanVacationHolidaySick PayOther Unique Perks
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The cook is responsible for preparing food items according to directions from kitchen supervisors or recipes, which includes food preparation, cooking, and cleaning the work station after service. Additional duties include managing food storage and ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen area.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
78
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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