Event Food Truck Cook — Part-Time, Evenings & Weekends

Arizona Athletic Grounds; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Arizona Athletic Grounds (AAG) in Mesa, AZ is seeking a part-time Food Truck Cook to prepare, cook, and present food for weekend outdoor activations across our 275+ acre complex.

Join a fast-paced team supporting major events with a focus on freshness, safety, and efficiency. Shifts include evenings/weekends/holidays, and candidates must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and work indoors or outdoors.

Qualifications

• Previous food preparation and short-order cooking experience in a concessions, fast-casual, food trucks, or high-volume food service environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting while maintaining accuracy, quality, and food safety standards.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and compliance with health department regulations.
• Skill in operating kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, and warmers.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities to handle multiple orders efficiently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with other kitchen and front-line staff.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, often during peak event hours.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of menu options.
• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
• Handle and store ingredients and food
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils
• Execute opening and closing procedures
• Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients
• Monitor inventory levels
• Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers
• Adhere to safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures
• Communicate accurately and effectively with Guests.
• Work locations may be inside or outside, working in concessions or food/beverage trailers
• Responds and assists with all guest service issues concerning the food and beverage operation and notify the Food and Beverage Manager of all issues.
• Assist in additional duties and events as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Fast-paced environment

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Alcohol Server Certification

Job description

Arizona Athletic Grounds (AAG) in Mesa, AZ is seeking a part-time Food Truck Cook to prepare, cook, and present food for weekend outdoor activations across our 275+ acre complex.

Join a fast-paced team supporting major events with a focus on freshness, safety, and efficiency. Shifts include evenings/weekends/holidays, and candidates must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and work indoors or outdoors.