Lake Pleasant - Cook

Peoria, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

Job Description

Harkins Theatres is a leading movie theatre chain known for providing exceptional entertainment experiences to audiences across the Southwest United States. Founded with a commitment to high-quality customer service and community engagement, Harkins has grown to become one of the largest family-owned theatre companies in the nation. The company prides itself on delivering not just movies but also high-quality food and beverage services in a clean, friendly, and enjoyable environment. Harkins Theatres continually invests in its team members to foster a culture of respect, growth, and opportunity, making it a great place to build a career within the entertainment and hospitality industries.

The Cook role at Harkins Theatres is vital to ensuring that guests receive delicious, well-prepared food that meets the company’s high standards. This position is part of the culinary team responsible for preparing menu ingredients accurately and consistently according to standardized recipes and portion controls. The cook helps maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness, following all food safety and sanitation guidelines to uphold a safe dining experience.

As a Cook, you will handle food preparation tasks such as rinsing and cutting raw food products, portioning ingredients, cooking various menu items using methods like broiling, grilling, and sautéing, and ensuring that every dish meets the presentation standards before it reaches guests. You will also maintain the stock of food items at line stations, conduct temperature checks, and comply with company policies including liquor laws and hygiene protocols. This is a fast-paced, physically active role requiring attention to detail, effective communication, and teamwork.

The position typically requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays to support the theatre’s operational hours. It offers a competitive hourly wage with opportunities for advancement based on performance. By joining Harkins Theatres as a cook, you become part of a collaborative team committed to delivering an exceptional moviegoing experience enhanced by great food and friendly service.

Job Requirements

Required to be at least 18 years of age
available to work nights, holidays and/or weekends
able to work in a fast-paced, loud environment and in a standing position for extended periods of time
required to obtain and maintain a current food handler’s card and/or food safety certification
requires bending, stretching, reaching, squatting, twisting, standing, walking up and down stairs and on flat surfaces
lifting (up to 50 pounds), interacting with guests and employees, problem solving, and cognitive skills

Job Qualifications

Preferably 1 year experience in basic kitchen preparation
able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
possess basic math skills
be fiscally responsible
operate a point-of-sale system
a professional image with an increased attention to detail
well organized and a desire to serve guests and enjoy working as part of a team

Job Duties

Prepare menu ingredients following a recipe to produce consistent results
complete daily prep list, maintain station throughout shift, follow all specifications, and stock items as needed
rinse and cut raw food products
portion products and follow recipes to ensure plate presentation looks great and is consistent
comply consistently with portion sizes, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period
prepare items for broiling, grilling, sautéing or other cooking methods based off recipe requirements
follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
handle, label, store, and rotate all products properly
conduct proper temperature checks of all food and document using the appropriate standard procedures
follow sanitization standards, ensure workstation stays clean and organized, and follow all food handling standards
communicate promptly and courteously with all guests
communicate effectively with management and staff
maintain a clean working environment and follow operating checklists
follow all applicable liquor laws and company policies
understand and follow proper rules of hygiene and food safety measures