PRN Cook

Jimmy Jazz; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Jimmy Jazz in Tucson, AZ is seeking a part-time, non-exempt kitchen helper to support daily food preparation under the Executive Chef's guidance. You’ll help set up stations, ensure shift supplies are ready, and maintain a clean, professional appearance while delivering consistent quality.

You will contribute to ordering and inventory, follow local health department guidelines, and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in English is required; some Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 1 year experience preferred but not required.
• English fluency required; some Spanish preferred.
• Able to set up station and maintain supplies for the shift.
• Adheres to health department guidelines and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Takes instruction from the Executive Chef and assists in preparing meals.
• Set up station and ensure supplies are ready for the shift.
• Maintain excellence in food preparation.
• Learn and master kitchen skills for executing menus.
• Must be dedicated to excellent customer service.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Assist managers in ordering and product management.
• Keep workspace clean and safe and assist in kitchen cleanup.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Assist in ordering and product management.
• Follow local Health department guidelines.
• Act in a professional manner.

Skills

Strong ethics

Confidentiality

English fluency

Spanish pref

Math skills

Problem solving

Instruction interpretation

Timekeeping accuracy

Workplace safety

Distractions management

Policy familiarity

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Takes instruction from the Executive Chef and assists in preparing meals.
• Responsible for setting up the station and making sure that all the supplies that will be needed for the shift are available and ready for use.
• Maintain a level of excellence in food preparation
• Learn and master all required kitchen skills specific to executing menus
• Must be always dedicated to excellent customer service
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance
• Assist managers in ordering and product management
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace and assist in cleaning up the kitchen overall.
• Able to work in a fast pace environment.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Assist in ordering and product management
• Must be familiar with and follow local Health department guidelines
• Must always act in a professional manner

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Will assist with unloading delivery trucks and store inventory correctly.
• Responsible for taking care of leftover food, whether that means disposing of it, or returning unused inventory items to the correct location.

JOB SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Must possess strong ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to read, write and speak English fluently. Some Spanish preferred.
• Able to utilize basic math skills and mathematical concepts.
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Able to deal effectively with distractions.
• Is reliable in achieving results within expected time periods.
• Must be familiar with facility policies and procedures.
• Must ensure accurate and timely timekeeping for payroll purposes.
• Is highly committed to workplace safety.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate). At least 1 year of experience in the field or in a related area preferred but not required.