Junior Sous Chef: Lead Shifts, Mentor Team, Elevate Prep

The Mexicano | Cactus; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Health Insurance

Dental, Life & Vision Insurance

Generous Employee Discounts

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Job summary

The Mexicano | Cactus in Scottsdale, Arizona is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to assist the culinary team in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining food quality. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of high-volume kitchen experience and exhibit a strong work ethic with an attention to detail. Responsibilities include supporting and training staff, ensuring food quality, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen. Benefits include employer-paid health insurance, dental, life and vision insurance, and generous employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional, high-volume kitchen experience, preferably as a lead line cook.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily kitchen operations and service execution.
• Support supervision and training of line cooks and prep staff.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency meet standards.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Leadership mindset

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Culinary school training

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

POS

Job description

The Mexicano | Cactus in Scottsdale, Arizona is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to assist the culinary team in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining food quality. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of high-volume kitchen experience and exhibit a strong work ethic with an attention to detail. Responsibilities include supporting and training staff, ensuring food quality, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen. Benefits include employer-paid health insurance, dental, life and vision insurance, and generous employee discounts.