Cook I (COOK-05) 11:30am-8:30pm Tues - Sat

New Freedom's Career • Phoenix, AZ

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook I is an entry-level culinary professional responsible for supporting kitchen operations through food preparation, cooking assistance, food safety compliance, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. This role provides an excellent opportunity to build culinary skills while contributing to the delivery of high-quality meals that support the health and well-being of New Freedom members and staff. This role is ideal for someone who has a passion for food service and cooking, wants to develop culinary skills in a professional kitchen environment, enjoys working as part of a collaborative team, thrives in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, and takes pride in cleanliness, organization, and food quality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Food Handler's Certification (can obtain after hire)
• Zero to two years of kitchen or food service experience
• Strong multitasking, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to lift 30–50 pounds and stand for extended periods

Nice To Haves

• Previous restaurant, institutional, or healthcare food service experience preferred
• CPR/First Aid and crisis de-escalation certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation, ingredient prep, and basic cooking activities
• Following recipes and preparation guidelines to ensure consistency and quality
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards
• Assisting with receiving, labeling, storing, and rotating food inventory
• Supporting food plating and presentation standards
• Following all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures

Benefits

• Competitive pay and strong benefits package
• $0 medical plan option + employer-supported coverage
• 401(k) with match
• Generous paid time off
• Free meals, snacks, drinks, gym access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED