Line Cook - Part Time

Line/Prep Cook

The Eatery at Yavapai College is dedicated to serving delicious meals that focus on local and seasonal ingredients, promote nutrition for academic and athletic performance, and prioritize sustainability in our food practices. We believe in providing students and staff with wholesome and nourishing meals that support their overall well-being.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Line/Prep Cook to join our team on a full-time basis. This role is crucial in preparing and cooking meals that reflect our commitment to using local and seasonal ingredients, promoting nutrition for academic and athletic performance, and practicing sustainability in our culinary operations. We are seeking candidates with excellent communication and multi-tasking skills to play a key role in ensuring customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes and standards (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, preparing sauces, and all menu items)
• Utilize local and seasonal ingredients to create nutritious and flavorful dishes
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met at all times
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely manner
• Contribute to the maintenance of a sustainable kitchen environment by minimizing waste and practicing eco-friendly cooking methods
• Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
• Answer, report and follow all operational instructions
• Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Executive Chef or Sous Chef
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
• Catering and special events
• Dishwashing
• Clean up station and kitchen daily
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Additional Responsibilities: perform other duties as assigned to support departmental goals and business needs

This position involves work with the facilities department or Prescott Pines Camp during the summer months. Candidates should be prepared to support seasonal operations as needed. See below for specific qualifications and additional duties related to these assignments.

Grounds Duties:

• Curb painting
• Grounds clean up and trash removal
• Trail maintenance
• Other grounds duties

Custodial Duties:

• Window washing
• Carpet cleaning/shampooing
• Event set up
• Room turning at the Halls
• General cleaning tasks

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Supportive and inclusive work environment

If you are passionate about cooking with local and seasonal ingredients, promoting nutrition for academic and athletic performance, and contributing to sustainability in the culinary industry, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and be a part of creating wholesome and delicious meals for our college community.