Prep Cook

Mesa, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Job Description

Arizona Athletic Grounds (AAG), located in Mesa, AZ, stands as one of the nation’s premier youth sports and event complexes. Spanning over 275 acres, AAG is renowned for its vast array of athletic facilities including multiple fields, courts, stadiums, and performance venues. The center plays host to a dynamic schedule of high-profile sporting events ranging from professional soccer, basketball, volleyball, boxing, MMA, to baseball, softball, national pickleball tournaments, cheerleading, gymnastics showcases, and various special events and markets. This unique environment offers a vibrant, fast-paced atmosphere centered on sports excellence and community engagement.\n\nAs a member of the Food and Beverage team... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Food handler certification may be required
Alcohol server certification may be required
Required availability to work varied shifts including evenings weekends and holidays
Ability to stoop kneel reach and bend
Energy and enthusiasm
Demonstrate AAG’s core values grit trust excellence and kaizen continuous self-development
Must be able to tolerate moderate to loud noise levels and busy environments
May work in high low temperature climates inside or outside at events at AAG
Walking standing for periods of time reaching kneeling pushing pulling lifting and bending
Requires ability to occasionally lift up to 20-40 lbs
Moving setting up taking down cleaning preparing and other physical activities related to sports and event setup

Job Qualifications

Previous food preparation and short-order cooking experience in concessions fast-casual or high-volume food service environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced setting while maintaining accuracy quality and food safety standards
Knowledge of safe food handling practices and compliance with health department regulations
Skill in operating kitchen equipment such as grills fryers ovens and warmers
Strong time management and multitasking abilities to handle multiple orders efficiently
Excellent communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with other kitchen and front-line staff
Flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays often during peak event hours
Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25-40 lbs

Job Duties

Prepare ingredients and food items for service including washing chopping slicing portioning mixing and labeling products
Assist with preparing a wide variety of menu options for concessions food stands and event operations
Ensure ingredients and prepared food items are fresh properly stored and rotated
Follow recipes and food preparation guidelines including measuring weighing and mixing ingredients
Prepare food items using basic cooking methods including grilling frying steaming baking and heating as assigned
Assist with assembling garnishing packaging and presenting food items for service
Set up and stock workstations with required ingredients supplies and equipment
Maintain a clean organized and safe work area including utensils equipment prep surfaces and dishes
Handle label store and rotate ingredients and food products in accordance with food safety standards
Maintain food safety sanitation and cleanliness standards at all times
Clean and sanitize work areas kitchen equipment and utensils throughout shifts
Execute opening restocking and closing procedures for kitchen and prep areas
Check quality and freshness of ingredients and notify supervisors of shortages or concerns
Assist with monitoring inventory levels and restocking supplies as needed
Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens fryers grills slicers mixers warmers and prep equipment safely and properly
Adhere to safety health and environmental policies and procedures
Communicate effectively and professionally with team members and supervisors
Work locations may be inside or outside including concessions areas or food and beverage trailers
Support overall kitchen operations during busy event periods while maintaining quality and efficiency
Assist in additional duties and events as needed

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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