Prep Cook

Ingo's Tasty Food; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit plan options for full-time

Competitive pay plus tips

Flexible schedules

Advancement opportunities

Employee referral program

Paid Training

Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

Strong culture of respect and teamwork

Job summary

Buck & Rider in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a prep cook/line cook to support our growth. You will prepare seafood, steak, sushi, and vegetables, maintain clean stations, and execute dishes with speed and care in a high-volume setting. The role requires reading orders, following directions, and staying on your feet for long shifts.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a prep cook, 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 recipes, follow directions and adapt on the fly.
• Physical capability to stand for long periods, move quickly, and lift up to 50lbs.
• Must possess or be able to obtain valid Food Handlers card.
• Flexible availability, including weekends, evenings, and holidays

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Reading recipes

Education

Food Handlers Card

Job description

Buck & Rider is looking for prep 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 prep cook, 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