Cook

New York Pizza Department - NYPD; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Shift meals

Health insurance after 1 year

Job flexibility

Job summary

New York Pizza Department - NYPD in Avondale, AZ is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team in a fast-paced environment. You will be part of a friendly, family-like crew and contribute to delivering quality dining experiences.

If you are passionate about good, quality food and can manage multiple priorities, you will help maintain safety standards, prep dishes, and work collaboratively to follow our recipes in a busy kitchen. Full Time and Part Time positions are available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook is preferred.
• ServSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or willingness to attain).
• Effective communication and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe handling.
• Ensure freshness by rotating stock and checking quality.
• Maintain proper temperatures for cooking and storage.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes.

Skills

Cook experience

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

ServSafe / Food Handler certification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our NYPD team! You will be working in a fast paced environment with a team that feels like family.

If you are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food, we want you on our team! With previous experience as a cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, fryers, and stovetops
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours
• Requires bending, twisting, and repetitive movement
• Ability to work in hot environments and with hot equipment

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)
• Effective communication skills
• Requires work with others in a group or team

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Time
• Shift meals
• Health insurance after 1 year
• Job flexibility

Full Time and Part Time positions available.