Scratch Pantry & Cold Prep Cook — Part-Time

Arizona Culinary; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

BOH tip pool

Job summary

Quench Taps & Tapas in Surprise, AZ is seeking an experienced Pantry/Prep Cook for a part-time role (~20–30 hours weekly). You will support our scratch kitchen with fresh ingredient prep, cold-side execution, and detailed plating.

This position requires precision, organization, and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include preparing dressings, sauces, and cold components; executing salads and boards; maintaining portions, labeling, and food safety; and assisting with other

Qualifications

• Previous professional kitchen experience, preferably scratch preparation.
• Proficiency with knives and fresh ingredient preparation.
• Experience with cold-side cooking, garde manger, sauces, or detailed appetizer preparation preferred.
• Ability to accurately follow standardized recipes.
• Strong attention to detail and food presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently without constant supervision.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work in a small kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients and house-made menu components.
• Produce dressings, sauces, dips, spreads, and cold preparations according to established recipes.
• Execute salads, boards, cold appetizers, and pantry dishes during service.
• Maintain consistent portions, presentation, and plating standards.
• Monitor ingredient levels and prepare appropriate batch quantities.
• Maintain labeling, rotation, storage, and food safety standards.
• Keep pantry and prep areas clean, stocked, and organized.
• Assist with other kitchen stations during periods of higher demand.
• Communicate preparation needs to the chef and kitchen team.

Skills

Knife skills

Fresh ingredients prep

Garde manger / cold prep

Sauces & dressings

Following recipes exactly

Attention to plating

Tools

Knives

Job description

Quench Taps & Tapas in Surprise, AZ is seeking an experienced Pantry/Prep Cook for a part-time role (~20–30 hours weekly). You will support our scratch kitchen with fresh ingredient prep, cold-side execution, and detailed plating.

This position requires precision, organization, and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include preparing dressings, sauces, and cold components; executing salads and boards; maintaining portions, labeling, and food safety; and assisting with other