Line Cooks and Prep Cooks needed. Full or 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.

YAVAPAI COLLEGE