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**About Us:**

First & Last is a vibrant and innovative restaurant located in Phoenix, Arizona. We specialize in creating high-quality, fresh dishes that combine Italian and American culinary traditions. Our lunch menu is focused on Focaccia sandwiches, pastas, and salads, all crafted with the finest ingredients. Our restaurant is fast-paced, lively, and offers counter service, making it a dynamic place to work and grow.

**Job Description:**

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Daytime Line Cook to join our team. This role will focus on preparing focaccia sandwiches, as well as assisting with pasta and salad preparation. The ideal candidate will have some experience in a fast-paced kitchen, with a focus on pantry, cold items, and sandwiches. Experience with baking is a plus, but not required.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- **Sandwich Preparation:** Prepare and assemble Focaccia sandwiches with precision and consistency, ensuring high quality and presentation.

- **Pasta and Salad Preparation:** Assist with the preparation of fresh pastas and salads, following established recipes and guidelines.

- **Prep Work:** Perform daily prep tasks, including chopping, slicing, and organizing ingredients for the lunch service.

- **Quality Control:** Maintain high standards of food quality, ensuring that all dishes meet our freshness and flavor criteria.

- **Team Collaboration:** Work closely with a small team to ensure a smooth and efficient lunch service.

- **Kitchen Maintenance:** Keep your workstation clean and organized, following all safety and sanitation protocols.

**Qualifications:**

- Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen, particularly with pantry, cold items, and sandwiches.

- Basic understanding of kitchen operations and food preparation.

- Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure.

- A team player with good communication skills.

- Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality food.

- Baking experience is a plus.

**What We Offer:**

- Competitive hourly wage ($18-$22 depending on experience).

- Part-time or full-time availability, depending on your needs.

- Opportunities for learning, growth, and career advancement within our restaurant.

- A supportive and lively work environment where your contributions are valued.

- Employee meals and discounts.

**Work Environment:**

- Fast-paced and lively atmosphere with a focus on high-quality, fresh ingredients.

- Counter service restaurant during lunch with a strong emphasis on teamwork and efficiency.

- Must be able to work during our peak lunch hours (8am-3pm) with some prep work required before service.

**Physical Requirements:**

- Ability to stand and work for extended periods (up to 6-8 hours) in a busy kitchen environment.

- Capable of lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds regularly.

- Manual dexterity to handle kitchen tools and equipment safely.

- Must be able to work in a hot, fast-paced environment.

**How to Apply:**

If you are passionate about food and eager to learn and grow in a lively restaurant setting, we’d love to hear from you!

We Are:
A chef driven modern Italian American restaurant on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. We are passionate about great food, creative cocktails, natural & small producer wines, local & craft beer, using fresh seasonal ingredients and supporting other local & unique products in what we do.

We are open
Mon - Tues 11am-3pm
Wed - Thurs 11am-3pm & 5pm-9pm
Fri - Sat 11am-3pm & 5pm-10pm
Sun 11am-3pm & 4pm-9pm