Pantry Chef

Pinyon•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pinyon, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant opening in Old Town Scottsdale, is brought to you by Hi Noon Hospitality, the team behind Buck & Rider and Ingo’s Tasty Food. The restaurant draws inspiration from the food cultures of Turkey, Italy, France, Malta, Greece, Spain, and Morocco, and offers house-made pita, crudos, pasta, seasonal salads, spreads, dips, and dishes cooked over an open flame. The Pantry Chef prepares and plates cold food items, including salads, raw bar items, chilled appetizers, garnishes, and desserts. The role calls for attention to ingredient quality, consistency, and presentation, while working efficiently in a high-pressure environment and following company standards, procedures, and safety and sanitation policies.

Requirements

Ability to read recipes and follow instructions and measurements.
A keen eye for plating and presentation.
Professional appearance and strong communication skills.
At least 1 year of experience as a cook in a restaurant environment.
Punctuality, reliability, and ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Basic knowledge of food safety and kitchen sanitation.
Ability to spend long periods on your feet and lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepare and plate cold food items, including salads, raw bar items, chilled appetizers, garnishes, and desserts.
Prepare, execute, and present food to brand standards.
Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient service to the team and guests.
Follow standard operating procedures and company core values.
Maintain sanitary conditions in dining, kitchen, and bar areas.
Mark, date, and rotate products.
Maintain production and cleaning schedules.
Keep the workspace organized and neat.
Accept direction from management.
Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.