Pastry)

Pinyon•Scottsdale, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pinyon, brought to you by Hi Noon Hospitality—the team behind Buck & Rider and Ingo’s Tasty Food—is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant opening in Old Town Scottsdale. Rooted in the vibrant food cultures of Turkey, Italy, France, Malta, Greece, Spain, and Morocco, Pinyon brings a fresh, sophisticated approach to coastal Mediterranean dining. Set along the park with a welcoming patio for alfresco dining, Pinyon invites guests to enjoy cocktails, spritzes, house-made pita, crudos, pasta, seasonal salads, spreads, dips, and dishes cooked over open flame. Our kitchen is driven by precision, passion, and an obsession with quality. We are seeking skilled and motivated culinary cooks to join our opening team. Whether you specialize in sauté, grill, line, or pastry, this role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen where consistency, teamwork, and attention to detail are key. Day in the Life: Prepare and execute menu items with precision according to recipes and plating standards Work across stations including sauté, line, grill, and pastry production as assigned Maintain consistency and urgency during high-volume service Support daily prep, mise en place, station setup, and restocking Assist with grilling and open-fire cooking techniques as needed Execute pastry and dessert prep with accuracy and presentation in mind Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health standards Communicate clearly with chefs and teammates during service Adapt quickly to kitchen needs and support other stations as required

Requirements

Previous experience in a high-volume kitchen preferred
Experience in sauté, grill, line, or pastry strongly preferred
Strong knife skills and foundational culinary knowledge
Experience with live-fire or open-flame cooking is a plus
Ability to work efficiently without sacrificing quality
Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
Team-oriented with a positive attitude
Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

Experience with live-fire or open-flame cooking is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute menu items with precision according to recipes and plating standards
Work across stations including sauté, line, grill, and pastry production as assigned
Maintain consistency and urgency during high-volume service
Support daily prep, mise en place, station setup, and restocking
Assist with grilling and open-fire cooking techniques as needed
Execute pastry and dessert prep with accuracy and presentation in mind
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health standards
Communicate clearly with chefs and teammates during service
Adapt quickly to kitchen needs and support other stations as required