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Yavapai College
Line Cook - Part Time
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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$34,751 / year median in Arizona
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Salary:
$16.00- $20.
Hourly Location:
Prescott Campus, Prescott, AZ Job Type:
Regular Part Time (20-25 hours/wk)Job Number:
2025-00182Department:
Food Service Opening Date:
08/20/2025Description of Position About Us:
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
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
- 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 dutiesCustodial Duties:
Window washing Carpet cleaning/shampooing Event set up Room turning at the Halls General cleaning tasksBenefits:
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. Minimum Expectations & Requirements- Proven experience as a Line Cook in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Knowledge of local and seasonal ingredients and their culinary applications
- Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- High school Diploma or GED or Currently Enrolled
- Current Arizona Food Handlers Card
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
- Familiar with industry's best practices
- Ability to follow work direction and work as a part of a team
- Ability to adapt to workplace and workload changes
- Accuracy and attention to detail with regards to work orders and time keeping
- Help with setups when needed
- Properly vacuum carpet and dust mop and wet mop hard floors
- Ability to keep bathrooms clean and sanitized and stocked
- Identifies issues with buildings and equipment and requests work orders
- Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties
- Aptitude to learn new tasks quickly
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers and managers in person, by phone and email
- Ability to work in an environment which promotes teamwork and strong work ethics
- Work after hours and weekends to cover shows at the Performing Arts Center, special events and projects
- Ability to perform the safe operation of vehicles, equipment, and tools
- Accuracy and attention to detail with regard to work orders and timekeeping Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.