Culinary Lead Cook — On-Site, Stadium & Cultural Venues

Craft Culinary Concepts; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Craft Culinary Concepts in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Lead Cook with foundational culinary experience to support events and daily service at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum.

The role focuses on applying approved recipes, maintaining food quality, sanitation, and coordinating with teammates across stations during events; flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.

The position requires at least 6 months in food prep, knife skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in food preparation environment.
• Familiar with knife skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Ability to interact verbally and listen attentively to co-workers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Observe and practice all established health and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure all food products are prepared, held, and served at correct temperatures.
• Ensure the proper rotation, labeling, and dating of all products.
• Always use the proper utensils and portions.
• Keep work area clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Keep management informed of food quantities and quality in prep, on the line, and in holding cabinets.
• Coordinate menus/BEO’s to ensure they are cooked timely, in correct vessels, and with accuracy.
• Assist with re‑stocking of food items, FIFO, correctly label and date as needed.
• Assist with receiving and stocking deliveries as needed.
• Assist other positions when needed.
• Be able to perform all opening and closing procedures and cleaning.
• May be assigned to work multiple stations throughout the shift.
• Implement and follow sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen and/or dining areas.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.
• Perform other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as required from time to time.

Skills

Food prep

Knife skills

Job description

Craft Culinary Concepts in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Lead Cook with foundational culinary experience to support events and daily service at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum.

The role focuses on applying approved recipes, maintaining food quality, sanitation, and coordinating with teammates across stations during events; flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.

The position requires at least 6 months in food prep, knife skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.