Prep Cook

Roadhouse; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

RoadHouse Cinemas in Sahuarita, AZ is opening a new location and seeks a Prep Cook to join the opening team. The role includes setting up stations, preparing ingredients, and supporting the kitchen on a brigade-style line.

Ideal candidates have prep cook experience and a Food Handlers card; training covers FIFO, sanitation, and safety. Opening is mid-November 2026 with a Hiring Fair on Oct 23–24 at the new venue.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook experience preferred.
• Food Handlers card required per location.
• Ability to work on a brigade-style line.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations and prepare ingredients for recipes.
• Label and stock ingredients, follow FIFO procedures.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings for cooking.
• Prepare ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables and meat.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen and sanitize surfaces.
• Assist other kitchen staff as needed.

Skills

Prep Cook

Brigade Line

Food Handlers Card

Kitchen Sanitation

Job description

Description

NEW LOCATION – COMING SOON TO SAHUARITA!

RoadHouse Cinemas is excited to be opening our newest location in Sahuarita, Arizona! We are currently accepting applications and building our opening team. Our anticipated opening is mid-November 2026. Because we are currently in the construction and pre-opening phase, this timeline is an estimate and may change based on construction progress and other opening requirements.

JOIN US AT OUR HIRING FAIR!

We’ll be hosting a Hiring Fair on October 23 & 24 at our new location, 70 W Duval Mine Rd, to meet candidates interested in joining our opening team! We encourage anyone interested in joining us at the Hiring Fair to submit an application in advance. Additional Hiring Fair details and next steps will be shared with applicants as we get closer to the event. We appreciate your flexibility and patience as we prepare to bring RoadHouse Cinemas to the Sahuarita community. We can’t wait to meet our future Roadies!

Job Summary

The Prep Cook will perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients to prepare for proper execution of recipes.

Essential Functions

• Complete prep forms.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible. Follow FIFO (First in first out) procedures.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, etc.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, etc.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist the rest of the kitchen as needed.
• Responsible for thaw-pulls.
• Ensure quality of ingredients used for prepping.
• Maintain products in walk-ins and freezer.
• Review bathroom cleanliness (per training guidelines).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

• Previous Prep Cook experience and/or training preferred.
• Food Handlers card (as required per location).
• Ability to work on a brigade-style line.

This position is employed by a motion picture theater. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees of motion picture theater establishments are exempt from federal overtime requirements. As a result, employees in this position are not entitled to overtime premium pay (1.5× the regular rate) for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Employees will be paid their applicable regular rate for all hours worked.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl,
• Stand, walk, climb stairs, balance;
• Use hands to grip, handle, feel, reach.
• Use cleaning compounds and cleaning products.
• Exposure to hot and/or cold temperatures.
• Lift 50 pounds at waist or shoulder level. Over 50 pounds requires usage of lift-assists.
• Requires normal color vision.
• This is a Safety Sensitive position due to the requirements of working with sharp tools and machinery.