Lead Cook

KitchFix • Surprise, AZ

8h • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

KitchFix is a chef-driven organization that seeks to provide best-in-class hospitality through quality food and unparalleled service. Our operations include contract dining for performance-focused operations in 8 states and a headquarters based in Chicago. We believe exceptional hospitality helps all individuals reach their full potential.
Join the Culinary Team Behind Major and Minor League Baseball Organizations.
We’re hiring a Lead Cook to join our culinary team supporting the Texas Rangers in Surprise, AZ.
Year-round full-time role available | $21–$24/hr based on experience

Requirements

• 4 years experience in a professional kitchen
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen equipment and good knife skills
• Strong creativity, desire to learn, and interest in building healthy meals with lots of flavor
• Ability to develop, document, and follow recipes
• Ability to lead self and others
• Ability to follow and support the direction of the Sous Chef
• Experience working with recipes and production sheets
• A working knowledge of culinary nutrition and have the ability to adjust recipes and menus to fit an athlete’s nutritional needs.
• Confidence in working with clients who have food sensitivities and allergies
• Able to work non-standard work week, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays
• Ability to commute to Surprise, AZ
• Food Handler/ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Willingness to complete background check and drug screening
• Perform the physical demands – Remain on your feet for several hours at a time, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, withstand high temperature conditions, bend, kneel, and stoop

Nice To Haves

• A working knowledge of baseball is preferred
• Spanish language fluency is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with the food preparation for all in-season Texas Rangers baseball activities, including Spring Training, summer camps, and rehab needs at their player development facility
• Participate in the preparation and cooking of meals that align with KitchFix and Texas Rangers standards daily
• Prep and staff a variety of action stations including: Eggs to order, Sandwiches, Pastas, High-performance bowls
• Promote and exemplify a culture that is rooted in positivity
• Assist with food safety & handling procedures within the kitchen & dining room
• Assist with record-keeping system for temperatures
• Assist with cleanliness of workstations, storage area, and kitchen
• Be an advocate of key nutrition messages, serving as an extension to execute nutrition principles of the organization
• Support nutrition interventions for medical need players
• Ensure products are in stock for all refrigerators, freezers, and pantries
• Ensure proper ingredient allergen labeling
• Keep up to date with current food trends, new products, and emerging cuisines
• Develop and maintain a positive rapport with the players, coaches, and staff
• Uphold culinary, kitchen and operational best practices and standards

Benefits

• Full benefits for full-time roles
• Health, dental, vision
• HSA/FSA
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays)
• Opportunities to grow with KitchFix across multiple states and sports organizations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed