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Savory Chef, Supporting Paradise Valley (Opening Fall 2026)
Full Time Phoenix, AZ, US
Savory Prep Chef, Phoenix — Supporting Paradise Valley (Opening Fall 2026)
Reports to: Savory Lead
Classification: Full-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Pay Rate:$18.00/hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday
About the Role
Prep With Purpose. Feed Something Bigger.
We're hiring a Savory Prep Chefs based out of our Phoenix production warehouse to support our Paradise Valley location, opening Fall 2026. You'll prepare savory menu items — pizzas, salads, and similar offerings — that are produced in Phoenix and delivered to Paradise Valley daily. This is a production kitchen role where consistency, speed, and food safety are everything.
Responsibilities
Pre-Opening
- Complete onboarding and training prior to the Paradise Valley opening
- Learn Too Sweet Cakes' savory menu standards, recipes, and production specifications
- Assist with kitchen setup, workflow development, and production readiness for the launch
- Help establish prep procedures and quality benchmarks alongside the Savory Lead
Food Preparation & Production
- Prepare savory menu items to company recipe standards and quality specifications
- Produce at the volume and pace required to meet daily Paradise Valley delivery needs
- Maintain consistency in portioning, presentation, and preparation every day
- Follow all prep lists, production schedules, and daily priorities as directed
- Adapt to changes in volume, menu, or production priorities with flexibility
Quality & Food Safety
- Inspect ingredients and finished items for quality before they leave the Phoenix kitchen
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and temperature control procedures
- Label, package, and store all prepared items correctly for transport to Paradise Valley
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workspace throughout every shift
- Communicate ingredient quality concerns or production issues to the Savory Lead promptly
Operations & Coordination
- Work within the production schedule to ensure Paradise Valley delivery deadlines are consistently met
- Assist with receiving and organizing ingredient deliveries — verify against orders and flag discrepancies
- Restock prep supplies and communicate inventory needs proactively
- Support a clean and efficient handoff at shift end
Requirements
- 1–3 years of professional kitchen, food prep, or culinary experience — savory items (pizzas, salads, etc.) preferred
- Comfortable in a production kitchen environment with volume and daily deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency and quality
- Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation — ServSafe certification a plus
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work well within a team
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
- Monday – Friday availability required; FT and PT schedules available
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Competitive hourly pay
- Eligible for Health Benefits the first of the month after 60 days of employment
- Employee product discounts
- Paid pre-opening training
- Opportunity to join a growing company and play a key role in launching a new location