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Day Shift Cook Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Line Cook

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Food prep, cooking and cleaning. * Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude. Requirements ... Day Shift (Preferred) * Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: One location

Line Cook

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Food prep, cooking and cleaning. * Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude. Requirements ... Day Shift (Preferred) * Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: One location

Line Cook

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Food prep, cooking and cleaning. * Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude. Requirements ... Day Shift (Preferred) * Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: One location

Food prep, cooking and cleaning. * Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude. Requirements ... Day Shift (Preferred) * Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: One location

Food prep, cooking and cleaning. * Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude. Requirements ... Day Shift (Preferred) * Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: One location

Line Cook

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Food prep, cooking and cleaning. * Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude. Requirements ... Day Shift (Preferred) * Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: One location

Line Cook

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Food prep, cooking and cleaning. * Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude. Requirements ... Day Shift (Preferred) * Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: One location

Food prep, cooking and cleaning. * Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude. Requirements ... Day Shift (Preferred) * Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: One location

Food prep, cooking and cleaning. * Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude. Requirements ... Day shift * Evening shift Weekly day range: * Weekend availability * Weekday availability Must have ...

Day Shift (Preferred) * Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: One location We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Day Shift (Preferred) * Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: One location We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Day shift and evening shift options available. Weekend availability is required. Location: Mesa, AZ 85215 If you have a passion for cooking, attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced ...

Cook

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

Day shift and evening shift options available. Weekend availability is required. Location: Mesa, AZ 85215 If you have a passion for cooking, attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced ...

Cook

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

Day shift and evening shift options available. Weekend availability is required. Location: Mesa, AZ 85215 If you have a passion for cooking, attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced ...

Cook

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$19/hr

Day shift and evening shift options available. Weekend availability is required. Location: Mesa, AZ 85215 If you have a passion for cooking, attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced ...

Cook

Tempe, AZ · On-site

Day shift and evening shift options available. Weekend availability is required. Location: Mesa, AZ 85215 If you have a passion for cooking, attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced ...

Day shift and evening shift options available. Weekend availability is required. Location: Mesa, AZ 85215 If you have a passion for cooking, attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced ...

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Day Shift Cook information

What does a Day Shift Cook do?

A Day Shift Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking meals during the daytime hours in restaurants, cafeterias, or other food service establishments. Their duties typically include following recipes, ensuring food quality and safety, setting up and stocking workstations, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. They may also assist with menu planning and work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient service for breakfast and lunch meals. Day Shift Cooks play a key role in delivering a positive dining experience for customers.

What are some common challenges a Day Shift Cook faces during a typical shift?

Day Shift Cooks often manage high-volume orders during peak meal times, which requires strong multitasking and time management skills. Balancing food preparation, cooking, and plating while maintaining food safety standards can be demanding, especially in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Additionally, Day Shift Cooks frequently collaborate with kitchen staff and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service. Adapting to menu changes and handling unexpected supply shortages are also common challenges that can arise during a typical shift.

What is the difference between Day Shift Cook vs Night Shift Cook?

AspectDay Shift CookNight Shift Cook
Work HoursTypically 8 AM - 4 PM or 9 AM - 5 PMUsually 4 PM - 12 AM or 5 PM - 1 AM
Work EnvironmentStandard restaurant or cafeteria setting, daytime operationsNighttime restaurant or hospitality environment, evening service
CredentialsFood handler’s permit, culinary training often preferredSame as Day Shift Cook, with similar certifications
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in restaurants, hotels, cafeteriasSimilar industries, often in 24-hour establishments

The main difference between a Day Shift Cook and a Night Shift Cook lies in their working hours and shift timing. Both roles require similar credentials and are employed in comparable environments within the food service industry. The choice depends on personal preference for daytime or evening work schedules.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Day Shift Cook, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Day Shift Cook, you need strong culinary skills, food safety knowledge, and experience in meal preparation, often supported by a high school diploma or culinary training. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and safe food handling certifications (such as ServSafe) is typically required. Attention to detail, time management, and teamwork are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure efficient kitchen operations, consistent food quality, and a safe, collaborative work environment.
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Cook (Day Shift) Day Shift

$12.75 - $17/hr

Part-time

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

The Cook plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to prepare cold food, bakery and salad items.
Schedule: Part Time / Day Shift / 16 hours a week
Essential Job Functions
  • Prepare meals that follow the menus and recipes. Food must be taste and temperature palatable and appetizing in appearance.
  • Inspect special diet trays to ensure that the correct diet is served to the residents. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus. Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
  • Prepare cold item foods, bakery and salad items.
  • Cook hot foods as directed by Supervisor(s). Ensure culinary practices, procedures and food safety are followed.
  • Adhere to food service timelines.
  • Prepare and serve only authorized food substitutions to residents who refuse daily menu food options.
  • Serve meals to residents and guests as needed.
  • Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events.
  • Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and Food ServSafe regulations.
  • Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
  • Assist with food prep for the upcoming meal and day.
  • Assist with the inventory and replenishment process for food and supplies.
  • Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
  • Store in-coming food and supplies as needed.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skills
  • Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
  • Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
  • Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
  • Communicate in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.

Education and Experience
  • Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
  • Six months experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
  • Knowledgeable in cooking large quantities of food with little to no direction on how to cook the recipes.
  • Knowledgeable of culinary practices, procedures, and food safety.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have direct reports or supervisory requirements.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.
Physical Requirements - The Physical activities of this position involve:
  • Must be able to frequently lift/carry 30 lbs. and occasionally lift/carry 50 lbs. at times
  • Must be able to frequently push/pull up to 30 lbs. and occasionally push/pull up to 50 lbs.
  • Bending/twisting/stooping
  • Reaching at or below the shoulder
  • Frequently standing or walking

Cognitive Requirements - The Cognitive activities with or without prosthetics of this position are:
  • Executes tasks independently
  • Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively

Environmental Requirements - An individual in this position may be exposed to:
  • May be exposed to heat from kitchen equipment and cold from kitchen freezer
  • May work outdoor weather conditions (e.g., BBQ)
  • Moderate noise level

Aspire Transitional Care, a 50-bed skilled nursing community, has served the Flagstaff community since 2020. Here, team members serve a range of lifestyles and care levels, including transitional care. We take pride in delivering Platinum Service®, our commitment to put residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and come see why our team members consistently place Aspire Transitional Care above other communities as a great place to work.
Enjoy the total rewards of competitive pay plus benefits centered on you while performing meaningful work.