Cook

Lancer Food; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-Time Seasonal Position

Flexible schedules

Evenings and Weekends

Food Handlers Card REQUIRED

Employee discounts on food

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Phoenix Zoo is seeking a part-time Cook to join Lancer Hospitality's kitchen team. You will work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment preparing and presenting high-quality meals for guests and staff.

Responsibilities include quality and portion control, food prep, and safe storage. Ideal candidates have at least one year of culinary experience and strong customer service, with flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least one years' prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking.
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced Cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff at the Phoenix Zoo! As a cook for Lancer Hospitality, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, efficient environment and cook delicious meals. If you are driven, passionate about preparing and serving high quality meals, and are looking for an organization that promotes your personal growth, this could be the right role for you. Please read on!

This is a part-time, seasonal role. Enjoy a weekly paycheck, flexible schedule, Zoo membership perks & more!

What you'll be doing:

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least one years' prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience is required.

Nice-to-haves:

Compensation Range

$17 - $18 per hour

• Part-Time Seasonal Position
• Flexible Schedules
• Flexible to working Evenings and Weekends
• Food Handlers Card REQUIRED
• Employee Discounts on Food
• Opportunity for advancement

About Lancer:

Lancer Hospitality has over 30 years of experience supporting a diverse clientele in a variety of settings with their foodservice needs. Our management experience has allowed us to develop strong, long-lasting, and personal relationships with clients and to build a scope of service that can make a real difference in businesses and communities.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you've gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer:

This job description can be revised by management as needed.