Tempe - Salad & Sandwich

Spinatos Pizza International; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Food

Employee Discount

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Profit Sharing

Flexible Schedules

Cook Fund

Holidays Closed

Reimbursements after six months

Job summary

Spinato’s Pizzeria in Tempe, AZ is seeking Salad & Sandwich Cooks to join our kitchen team. This role handles daily preparation and execution of items in hot and cold stations, ensuring every dish meets Spinato’s quality standards and contributes to guest satisfaction.

You will set up stations, follow Spinato’s recipes, and maintain a clean, efficient workstation. We value reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler Certification is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours and work shifts up to 12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain stations according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepare all food items accurately, safely, and efficiently.
• Restock all necessary items throughout the shift.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Assist with the cleaning and organization of the kitchen, coolers, and storage areas.
• Follow all Spinato’s recipes, specifications, and policies.
• Support teammates and assist where needed to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Physical stamina

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: TEMPE - TEMPE, AZ 85288

At Spinato’s, we exist to enhance the lives of others through exceptional food, heartfelt service, and a culture rooted in family, kindness, community, and personal growth. Our Salad & Sandwich Cooks are responsible for the daily preparation and execution of all food items in the cold and hot stations, ensuring every dish meets Spinato’s quality standards. This role is essential to the success of the kitchen, contributing to both guest satisfaction and team efficiency.

We’re looking for dependable, team-oriented individuals who take pride in their work, maintain strong attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain stations according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepare all food items accurately, safely, and efficiently.
• Restock all necessary items throughout the shift.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Assist with the cleaning and organization of the kitchen, coolers, and storage areas.
• Follow all Spinato’s recipes, specifications, and policies.
• Support teammates and assist where needed to ensure smooth service

Station Roles:

Salad:

• Plate and sell all tickets on the salad line.
• Demonstrate correct knowledge of ticket priorities.
• Know when to sell tickets without being prompted by expo.
• Prepare and plate all desserts.
• Assist the sandwich station or prep area when salad station is slow.

Sandwich:

• Plate and sell all tickets on the sandwich line.
• Read and prioritize tickets accurately.
• Take lead on firing all non-pizza tickets.
• Assist the salad station or prep area when sandwich station is slow.

Float:

• Move between salad and sandwich stations as needed.
• Prioritize tasks and support the busiest station.
• Assist other kitchen areas or dish when both stations are covered.

QualificationsQualifications & Skills:

• Current Food Handler Certification (required).
• Ability to lift up to/over 50 lbs.
• Comfortable with exposure to heat, cold, and water.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours and work shifts up to 12 hours.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and consistency.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits:

• Free Food! Family meal twice per day at no cost.
• 25% Employee Discount (alcohol excluded).
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for full-time employees).
• 401(k) with 100% Company Match (up to 4% of wages).
• Profit Sharing.
• Flexible Schedules – we work with your availability!
• Cook Fund: Earn an additional $0.75–$1.50/hour every two weeks
• Closed All Major Holidays.
• Reimbursements available after six months of service.

Employment Details:

Store Managers will contact applicants who meet position requirements to set up interviews.

Spinato’s Pizzeria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify