Prep Cook

SanTan Brewing + Distilling • Chandler, AZ

45d • Onsite

About The Position

SanTan Brewing Company is hiring a Kitchen Prep Cook in Chandler, Arizona. The company operates a brewery and restaurant, a beer production facility, and Spirit House, a cocktail-driven bar with a food menu. SanTan seeks an energetic, friendly team member who is passionate about food and cooking and can thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. The role includes preparing food to recipe standards, maintaining food quality and a clean work area, and following food-safety procedures. The position involves working in kitchen, restaurant, outdoor, and food-truck environments as needed.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of heart-of-house cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Food Safety Certificate required within 21 days of hire.
• Strong communication skills, including being vocal and having a sense of urgency.
• Ability to multitask and delegate.
• Ability to follow food-handling, hand-washing, and other management-directed procedures.
• Ability to work in kitchen and restaurant environments that may be loud, hot, humid, or have wet or slippery floors.
• Ability to bend, crawl, twist, turn, lift, kneel, and climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work indoors, outdoors, and in food trucks when necessary.
• Ability to safely work in and around confined spaces.
• Ability to repeatedly and safely lift or carry objects weighing 55 pounds above waist level, and occasionally move objects weighing 165 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Formal culinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Prepare food and follow recipes to specified standards.
• Maintain quality control on all food and prep items.
• Follow health department guidelines for food handling, hand washing, and other procedures directed by management.
• Communicate effectively with team members and contribute to a team-focused environment.
• Multitask and delegate.
• Maintain a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency, and evaluate work practices for continual improvement.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Operate kitchen and food-truck equipment safely and efficiently.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Weekly cash tip bonus
• Discounts on food, beverages, merchandise, and SanTan Garden-sponsored concerts
• Paid training and opportunity for advancement
• Cross-training at other locations, special events, and catering
• Paid sick time
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits available to employees working 30 hours per week
• 401(k) matching after 1 year

What This Job Offers

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