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Kitchen Assistant Prep Cook Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

EL Cook/Prep

Tempe, AZ ยท On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Prep Cook Reports to : Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager Job Overview The Prep ... * Assist with basic cooking or grill support tasks as assigned. Kitchen Support & Operations

EL Cook/Prep

Buckeye, AZ ยท On-site

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Prep Cook Reports to : Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager Job Overview The Prep ... * Assist with basic cooking or grill support tasks as assigned. Kitchen Support & Operations

EL Cook/Prep

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Prep Cook Reports to : Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager Job Overview The Prep ... * Assist with basic cooking or grill support tasks as assigned. Kitchen Support & Operations

EL Cook/Prep

Peoria, AZ ยท On-site

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

Prep Cook Reports to : Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager Job Overview The Prep ... * Assist with basic cooking or grill support tasks as assigned. Kitchen Support & Operations

EL Cook/Prep

Scottsdale, AZ ยท On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Prep Cook Reports to : Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager Job Overview The Prep ... * Assist with basic cooking or grill support tasks as assigned. Kitchen Support & Operations

EL Cook/Prep

Tucson, AZ ยท On-site

$12.25 - $15.50/hr

Prep Cook Reports to : Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager Job Overview The Prep ... * Assist with basic cooking or grill support tasks as assigned. Kitchen Support & Operations

Prep Cook - SSH

Tucson, AZ

$13.50 - $17/hr

Ability to handle knives and to operate kitchen equipment Assist Line Cooks and Pantry when necessary with food preparation Continually maintain a clean, safe and sanitary Prep Area, Walk-In Cooler ...

Prep Cook

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

You'll work alongside a supportive kitchen team in a fast paced, full-service restaurant, taking ownership and pride in food preparation, attention to detail, and consistency. Our Prep Cooks are ...

EL Cook/Prep

Glendale, AZ ยท On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

Prep Cook Reports to : Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager Job Overview The Prep ... * Assist with basic cooking or grill support tasks as assigned. Kitchen Support & Operations

EL Cook/Prep

Glendale, AZ ยท On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

Prep Cook Reports to : Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager Job Overview The Prep ... * Assist with basic cooking or grill support tasks as assigned. Kitchen Support & Operations

EL Cook/Prep

Tucson, AZ ยท On-site

$12.25 - $15.50/hr

Prep Cook Reports to : Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager Job Overview The Prep ... * Assist with basic cooking or grill support tasks as assigned. Kitchen Support & Operations

EL Cook/Prep

Gilbert, AZ ยท On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Prep Cook Reports to : Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager Job Overview The Prep ... * Assist with basic cooking or grill support tasks as assigned. Kitchen Support & Operations

EL Cook/Prep

Scottsdale, AZ ยท On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Prep Cook Reports to : Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager Job Overview The Prep ... * Assist with basic cooking or grill support tasks as assigned. Kitchen Support & Operations

EL Cook/Prep

Mesa, AZ ยท On-site

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Prep Cook Reports to : Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager Job Overview The Prep ... * Assist with basic cooking or grill support tasks as assigned. Kitchen Support & Operations

EL Cook/Prep

Tucson, AZ ยท On-site

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

Prep Cook Reports to : Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager Job Overview The Prep ... * Assist with basic cooking or grill support tasks as assigned. Kitchen Support & Operations

Prep Cook

Chandler, AZ ยท On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

You'll work alongside a supportive kitchen team in a fast paced, full-service restaurant, taking ownership and pride in food preparation, attention to detail, and consistency. Our Prep Cooks are ...

Prep Cook

Tucson, AZ ยท On-site

$16 - $19.75/hr

You'll work alongside a supportive kitchen team in a fast paced, full-service restaurant, taking ownership and pride in food preparation, attention to detail, and consistency. Our Prep Cooks are ...

PREP COOK

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Description: The VIG Fillmore is looking for Prep Cooks to prepare food to the Chef's exact ... kitchen staff - Answer, report, and follow Executive and Sous Chef's instructions - Clean up ...

Description The VIG Fillmore is looking for Prep Cooks to prepare food to the Chef's exact ... kitchen staff - Answer, report, and follow Executive and Sous Chef's instructions - Clean up ...

Prep Cook

Peoria, AZ ยท On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

You'll work alongside a supportive kitchen team in a fast paced, full-service restaurant, taking ownership and pride in food preparation, attention to detail, and consistency. Our Prep Cooks are ...

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EL Cook/Prep

Tempe, AZ โ€ข On-site

El Pollo Loco
Restaurantsย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 22 days ago


Job description

Position: Prep Cook
Reports to: Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager
Job Overview
The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients and food items according to El Pollo Loco's recipes, prep procedures, and food safety standards. This role supports kitchen efficiency and consistency, ensuring ingredients are ready for grilling and service.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation
  • Prepare ingredients including marinating chicken, chopping produce, portioning proteins, and preparing salsas according to brand standards.
  • Follow approved recipes, prep lists, and portion controls.
  • Label, date, store, and rotate food items according to FIFO guidelines.
  • Assist with basic cooking or grill support tasks as assigned.

Kitchen Support & Operations
  • Maintain clean and organized prep areas, coolers, and storage spaces.
  • Clean and sanitize prep tools, utensils, and equipment.
  • Monitor prep levels and communicate shortages or quality concerns to management.
  • Support kitchen operations during high-volume periods.

Food Safety & Compliance
  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
  • Properly handle raw and cooked products to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Comply with company safety policies and cleanliness standards.

Teamwork & Professionalism
  • Work collaboratively with cooks and grill staff.
  • Follow direction from managers and shift leaders.
  • Demonstrate dependability, teamwork, and professionalism.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Physical Activity
  • Standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and grasping.
  • Cutting, marinating, mixing, and portioning food items.
  • Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects.
  • Communicating with restaurant team members and management.
  • Use of knives, prep equipment, and kitchen tools, as permitted by applicable state age requirements.

Physical Requirements
  • Standing and walking for extended periods during the work shift.
  • Lifting and carrying ranges:
  • 0-10 lbs: Frequent
  • 11-25 lbs: Frequent
  • 26-50 lbs: Occasional with assistance
  • 51-75 lbs: Seldom; team-lift only
  • Pushing and pulling approximately 10-40 lbs of force occasionally.
  • Frequent repetitive hand and wrist movements.

Work Environment
  • Work performed primarily in a restaurant kitchen environment.
  • Exposure to open-flame grills, heat, cold storage areas, noise, wet or slippery surfaces, and cleaning chemicals.
  • Fast-paced environment with variable schedules, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Cognitive Demands (ADA/FEHA-Compliant)
  • Ability to follow prep procedures and recipes accurately.
  • Ability to maintain focus and food safety standards.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements
  • Previous food prep or kitchen experience preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices preferred.
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

This document describes the job and its traditional physical, cognitive, and environmental demands. It does not describe the abilities of any individual employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.