Cook - Pizza/Italian Restaurant

Streets of New York, Inc; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Sick pay

Closed on major holidays

Job summary

Streets of New York, Inc. in Peoria, AZ is hiring a Cook to join our casual pizza restaurant team. The role involves preparing and cooking menu items, stocking stations, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.

You will work with a skilled team to deliver high-quality dishes and exceptional guest experiences. Qualifications include a Maricopa County Food Handler’s Certificate and prior line cook experience.

Qualifications

• Must have current Maricopa County Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Experience as a line cook or in a similar role is preferred.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques, methods, and equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and passion for food.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Streets of New York recipes and quality standards.
• Set up and stock workstations with all necessary supplies.
• Ensure that all food is prepared in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Assist in food inventory management and report shortages to the kitchen manager.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation and timely service.
• Maintain equipment and utensils, ensuring they are cleaned and properly stored.
• Follow sanitation and safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist with menu item development and special promotions as needed.
• Some heavy lifting required, such as 50-lb bags of flour and moving boxes of meats, cheeses, vegetables, etc.

Skills

Food handling

Line cook experience

Cook techniques

Teamwork

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

**Job Title: Cook**

**Location: 9240 W Northern Ave, Peoria, AZ**

**Job Type:** Full-Time/Part-Time

**About Us:**

Streets of New York is a casual pizza restaurant serving Arizona for almost 50 years! We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional food and a memorable dining experience to our guests. We are seeking passionate and skilled Cooks to join our team and help us create wonderful culinary experiences.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• - Prepare and cook menu items according to Streets of New York recipes and quality standards
• - Set up and stock workstations with all necessary supplies
• - Ensure that all food is prepared in a timely manner
• - Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to all health and safety regulations
• - Assist in food inventory management and report any shortages to the kitchen manager
• - Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation and timely service
• - Maintain equipment and utensils, ensuring they are cleaned and properly stored
• - Follow sanitation and safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment
• - Assist with menu item development and special promotions as needed
• - Some heavy lifting required, such as a 50-lb bags of flour. Additionally, moving boxes of varying sizes and weights with meats, cheeses, vegetables, etc.

**Qualifications:**

• -Must have current Maricopa County Food Handler’s Certificate
• - Previous experience as a line cook or in a similar role
• - Knowledge of cooking techniques, methods, and equipment
• - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• - Strong attention to detail and a passion for food
• - Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• - Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• - Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift heavy items if necessary
• - Must be authorized to work in the United States, will be submitted through E-Verify

**What We Offer:

• - The pay rate is $17-$20 per hour, depending on experience
• - Sick pay for all employees plus medical, dental and vision insurance available to Full Time Employees
• - Employee discounts on food and beverages
• - Closed on major holidays