Line Cook

Buck & Rider; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + tips

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas

Employee referral program

Full-time benefits

Strong team culture

Job summary

Buck & Rider is seeking a line cook to join our seafood-focused eatery and oyster bar in Phoenix. You will contribute to high-quality dishes in a fast-paced, refined setting, with a youthful team and dynamic growth across three locations.

Responsibilities include cooking seafood and steak to spec, maintaining clean stations, and ensuring food safety. The role supports a culture of teamwork and offers strong earning potential with tips.

Qualifications

• Experience as line cook or similar in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Familiar with seafood and steak preparation.
• Ability to read recipes and adapt on the fly.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have or obtain a valid Food Handlers card.
• Flexible weekend/evening/holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook seafood, steak, sushi, and vegetable dishes according to recipe and standards.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and station organization at all times.
• Execute dishes with precision, speed, and consistency while preserving taste and presentation.
• Read orders accurately and accommodate modifications as needed.
• Uphold food safety, including proper holding temperatures and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with kitchen and service teams, especially during high-volume shifts.
• Follow management directions and maintain endurance during long shifts.

Skills

Line cook

Seafood prep

Steak prep

Read recipes

Physical stamina

Food handlers card

Flexible schedule

Job description

Description

Buck & Rider is looking for line cooks to join our elite team and support our upcoming growth!

Buck & Rider is a Seafood Eatery and Oyster Bar. Our seafood-centric restaurant focuses on a fun vibe, youthful attitude, and clean recipe lineup of food and drinks. Everything is fresh, from the raw bar to the vegetables, and locally driven. Our van drivers pick up the fresh fish, directly from Sky Harbor airport and distribute it amongst our three locations: Arcadia, North Scottsdale, and Gilbert! You will work in one of Phoenix’s most acclaimed restaurants!

As a Line Cook at Buck & Rider, you will play a key role in executing high-quality dishes in a fast-paced, refined environment. We're looking for team-oriented, detail-driven cooks who are eager to learn and thrive under pressure.

Day in the Life:

• Prepare and cook seafood, steak, sushi, and vegetable dishes according to recipe and presentation standards.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and station organization at all times.
• Execute dishes with precision, speed, and consistency—maintaining both taste and visual excellence.
• Read and adapt orders accurately, accommodating modifications as needed.
• Uphold food safety, including proper holding temperatures, sanitation procedures, and company safety guidelines.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow kitchen and service team members, demonstrating teamwork in high-volume shifts.
• Follow direction from management and maintain endurance for long periods on your feet.

Benefits:

• Benefit plan options for full-time team members
• Extremely competitive pay plus tips
• Flexible schedules
• Huge opportunities for advancement within an innovative and growing brand
• Employee referral program
• Paid Training
• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
• Strong company culture of respect and teamwork

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a line cook, grill cook, or similar role in a fast-paced, polished kitchen
• Familiarity with seafood and steak preparation is highly valued; strong desire to learn is a must
• Ability to read reciples, follow directions and adapt on the fly
• Physical capability to stand for long periods, move quickly, and lift up to 50lbs.
• Must posses or be able to obtain valid Food Handlers card.
• Flexible availability, including weekends, evenings, and holidays