Line Cook, Join a World-Class Spa Resort Team

Line Cook (Seasonal / Temporary)

Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
Ojo Caliente, New Mexico

Job Summary

Work where guests come to rest and reset. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa is hiring Line Cooks to support kitchen operations in a peaceful, high-desert setting.

You will prepare high-quality meals using fresh ingredients while working alongside a skilled culinary team. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced kitchen with strong opportunity to build experience in a destination resort known for wellness and hospitality.

Location

Northern New Mexico, about 50 miles north of Santa Fe

• High desert landscape

• Wide open skies

• Natural hot springs

• Quiet, remote setting focused on wellness

What You’ll Do

• Prepare food for service including grilling, sautéing, and sauce preparation

• Set up and stock kitchen stations with required supplies

• Execute menu items following recipes and standards

• Work with kitchen team to ensure timely and consistent food output

• Follow direction from Chef and kitchen leadership

• Maintain clean and organized workstations

• Label, store, and rotate inventory properly

• Monitor product freshness and quality

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and handling standards

• Assist with additional kitchen and cleaning duties as needed

Schedule & Season

• Seasonal or temporary role based on business demand

• Full-time hours, varies with occupancy

• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required

• Fast-paced kitchen during peak seasons

Compensation

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience

• Consistent hours during peak seasons

• Opportunity to grow within culinary team

Perks & Benefits

• Complimentary soaking (Monday through Thursday)

• 40% off spa treatments

• 40% off restaurants

• 20% off retail

• Discounted lodging rates

• Employee meals and appreciation events

• Training and development opportunities

• Access to wellness-focused work environment

Requirements

• At least 1 year of line cook experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Culinary training preferred but not required

• Strong understanding of cooking methods and kitchen equipment

• Good knife skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand for extended periods in a hot kitchen environment

• New Mexico Food Handler certification

• Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends

What We’re Looking For

• Strong work ethic and reliability

• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure

• Team-focused mindset

• Willingness to learn and follow direction

• Consistent attention to food quality and presentation

• Positive, can-do attitude

About Us

Working a season at Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa isn’t just a temporary job, it’s an invitation to step into a place where tradition and healing com together in a meaningful, restorative, and distinctly Northern New Mexican way.

Situated between Taos and Santa Fe, Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs has long been a place where diverse groups of people come to heal, reflect, and reconnect. This family-owned resort creates an experience that draws travelers from around the World and seasonal team members who want to cultivate meaningful careers.

A season at Ojo is different than most other places.  Mornings are filled with crisp desert air, days spent working alongside a supportive team, and evenings where you can unwind under wide-open skies. Whether you’re helping create memorable guest experiences through gracious hospitality, working in our award-winning  farm to table restaurant, or supporting spa and resort operations, your role ensures delivering the unique and carefully crafted Ojo experience to our guests.

While you’re here, you won’t just be working at Ojo, you will also get to experience its magic and restorative benefits.

Seasonal employees have access to the same elements our guests enjoy and that make Ojo so unique and special. That means opportunities for complimentary soaking (with a plus one) and staff discounts across the spa, dining, and retail.

There’s also room to grow, even within a season. You’ll gain hands-on experience, build skills in hospitality and wellness, and have the chance to be recognized through the Ojo Bucks performance rewards program; one small but meaningful acknowledgment you can use like cash throughout the resort.

Whether you’re drawn to discovering new landscapes, connecting with kindred spirits, or spending a season doing work that leaves you feeling fulfilled, Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs offers something truly uncommon; a place where a job becomes an experience you carry with you.

Come for a season and leave with something that stays with you long after you’ve gone.