Baker/Cook in a Fast-Paced, Chef-Driven Kitchen

The Mexicano | Cactus; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee dining discounts

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid sick time

Job summary

The Mexicano | Cactus in Scottsdale, AZ is hiring energetic Bakers and Cooks for a fast-paced, guest-focused kitchen. You’ll set up stations, prep ingredients, bake and cook menu items with consistent quality and presentation.

We value teamwork, food safety, and hospitality. This full-time role includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick time, employee dining discounts, and opportunities to grow within a chef-driven restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Baker, Cook, or in a similar kitchen role.
• Knowledge of baking and cooking techniques, equipment, and procedures.
• Experience using kitchen tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods.
• Culinary school training is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all required ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients for baking and cooking, including chopping, peeling, mixing, and portioning.
• Bake and cook menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
• Monitor food while cooking and baking to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Maintain attractive presentation and product quality.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and sanitized.
• Properly store food and ingredients according to safety standards.
• Inspect ingredients for freshness and quality.
• Assist with inventory and notify management of shortages.
• Support a positive, team-oriented kitchen environment.

Skills

Baking & cooking

Kitchen safety

Food prep

Teamwork

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Sanitation standards

Stamina

Education

Culinary school training

Job description

The Mexicano | Cactus in Scottsdale, AZ is hiring energetic Bakers and Cooks for a fast-paced, guest-focused kitchen. You’ll set up stations, prep ingredients, bake and cook menu items with consistent quality and presentation.

We value teamwork, food safety, and hospitality. This full-time role includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick time, employee dining discounts, and opportunities to grow within a chef-driven restaurant group.