Prep Cook

Joyride Taco House; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Paid sick time

401K with company match

Sommelier reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Medical, Dental, Vision

Teladoc access

Holidays off

Job summary

Joyride Taco House in Phoenix is building a kitchen team for prep cooks and kitchen prep. We value authentic, energetic hospitality and want teammates who can help us prepare ingredients, maintain cleanliness, and support cooks and chefs in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time opportunity with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth. Previous kitchen experience, reliable teamwork, and a commitment to food safety are important as we help bring our Sonoran-inspired menu to life.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-service restaurant kitchen cook experience.
• State Food Handler's Management Certification is required.
• Associate's degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and assist cooks and chefs.
• Clean and sanitize equipment as directed.
• Organize the kitchen under supervision of cooks and managers.
• Adhere to recipe standards in a high-volume setting.

Skills

Knife skills

Food prep

Teamwork

Fast-paced

Education

Associate degree preferred

Food Handler Certification required

Job description

A new chapter in Phoenix hospitality is taking shape - and we’re building the team to bring it to life. Lado A Lado is an all-new Sonoran-inspired restaurant coming to Uptown Phoenix, created through a collaboration between Upward Projects and the James Beard-nominated Chiwas Hospitality Group. Rooted in the flavors and traditions of Northern Mexico, brings together live-fire cooking, a coastal raw bar, and the kind of warm, genuine hospitality that makes a restaurant feel like part of the neighborhood. We’re looking for passionate, curious people who want to help create something from the ground up, bring good energy to the table, and be part of a team that makes people feel good. If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to meet you.

NOW HIRING / IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY

for Full Time & Part Time Prep Cooks / Kitchen Prep

As a Prep Cook your responsibility is to perform routine tasks that include completing preparation of food and recipes, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, and organizing the kitchen under the directions of cooks, chefs, or food service managers.

WHO WE ARE

We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities we serve. Through the contributions of countless incredible people, past and present, we're headed to the moon with a simple mission - to make people feel good. While no one on the team is quite like the other, it's our common values that keep us united.

• Be Authentic and Humble
• Act with Integrity
• Bring Good Energy
• Get Extraordinary Results
• Achieve as a Team
• Inspire with Hospitality

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST

• Be highly skilled at preparing ingredients
• Have excellent knife skills
• Proven track record of adhering to recipe standards
• Have a passion for working with high quality and fresh ingredients
• Excel in a fast paced kitchen environment
• Thrive on teamwork

WHY YOU'LL LOVE BEING A PREP COOK

Upward Projects has a rich culture of delivering the best hospitality experience in the restaurant industry. We are a growing brand with unlimited career advancement who will support your journey with exceptional beverage and culinary development. The working relationships you build today will be deep, meaningful, and long lasting. Lastly, we believe you should have a voice and be recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

YOUR BENEFITS

• Meal Discounts & Perks
• Earned paid sick time
• 401K with company match
• Pursue Level 1,2 Sommelier reimbursed upon completion
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision when eligible.
• Access to Teladoc services for all team members after 30 days eligibility.
• Thanksgiving and Christmas off

Requirements

• The position requires 1 year of full-service restaurant Kitchen cook experience. Internal candidates must be in good standing and free of performance issues including 1-year time-period. Combined work experience and education will be considered in decisions.
• Associate's degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred but not required
• State Food Handler's Management Certification is required

Equal Opportunity Employer