Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Part-Time Seasonal

Flexible Schedules

Evenings & Weekends

Zoo Membership

Employee Discounts on Food

Career Advancement

Job summary

Lancer Hospitality at the Phoenix Zoo is seeking an experienced Cook to join a fast-paced kitchen team for a part-time seasonal role. You will prepare meals, ensure quality, and contribute to a high-volume dining operation inside the Zoo.

Flexible evenings and weekends may be required, with Zoo membership perks and employee discounts as part of the package. The role emphasizes scratch cooking, high standards, and excellent customer service in a playful, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of culinary experience in a quality, high-volume establishment with scratch cooking focus.
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools and identify food items.
• Customer service experience is required.
• Food handlers’ certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Customer service

Multitasking

Job description

Job Reference Number: 43623

Employment Type: Part-Time, Onsite

Segment: Dining & Events

Brand: Lancer-Hospitality

Location: Phoenix Zoo

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
• Maintaining kitchen
• 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:

• Food handlers’ certification

Compensation Range

$17 - $18 per hour

Our Benefits:

• Part-Time Seasonal Position
• Flexible Schedules
• Flexible to working Evenings and Weekends
• Food Handlers Card REQUIRED
• Zoo Membership Perks
• Employee Discounts on Food
• Opportunity for advancement #Boost #indeedelior

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.