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Summer Task Force Chef Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Troon

Pantry Cook | Summer Seasonal

Flagstaff, AZ

$16.50 - $20/hr

Communication & Coordination: Alert the chef or supervisor promptly regarding equipment ... Incorporate safe work practices into daily tasks to ensure a secure kitchen environment.

Troon Golf

Pantry Cook | Summer Seasonal

Flagstaff, AZ · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

Communication & Coordination: Alert the chef or supervisor promptly regarding equipment ... Incorporate safe work practices into daily tasks to ensure a secure kitchen environment.

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$20/hr

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$20/hr

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Phoenix, AZ

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Phoenix, AZ

$20/hr

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Phoenix, AZ

$20K/yr

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$20/hr

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

JBS Imports

Store Team Lead

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$20/hr

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

GovernmentJobs.com

ST Office Aide - Nursing

Sierra Vista, AZ · On-site

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks ... Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or ...

Troon

Line Cook | Summer Seasonal

Flagstaff, AZ · On-site

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

Communication & Coordination: Alert the chef or supervisor promptly regarding equipment ... Incorporate safe work practices into daily tasks to ensure a secure kitchen environment.

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What is the difference between Summer Task Force Chef vs Summer Camp Kitchen Staff?

AspectSummer Task Force ChefSummer Camp Kitchen Staff
CredentialsCooking experience, food safety certificationsBasic food handling, safety training
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, outdoor cooking areasCamp dining halls, outdoor kitchens
Employer & IndustryHospitality, catering, camp food servicesSummer camps, youth programs
Job FocusMeal preparation, menu planning, supervising kitchen staffAssisting with meal service, cleaning, basic food prep

The Summer Task Force Chef typically has more culinary experience and responsibilities like menu planning and supervising kitchen staff, working in commercial or outdoor kitchen environments. In contrast, Summer Camp Kitchen Staff usually assist with meal service and cleaning, requiring less specialized culinary skills. Both roles are essential for camp food operations but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are Summer Task Force Chefs?

Summer Task Force Chefs are culinary professionals hired on a temporary or seasonal basis, typically during the busy summer months, to support a restaurant, hotel, or resort kitchen. Their primary role is to assist with food preparation, cooking, and kitchen operations when staff shortages or increased guest demand occur. These chefs are often experienced and able to quickly adapt to different kitchen environments, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining food quality standards throughout the summer season.

What are some common challenges faced by a Summer Task Force Chef, and how can they be managed effectively?

As a Summer Task Force Chef, you'll often encounter challenges such as quickly adapting to new kitchen environments, working with unfamiliar teams, and managing fluctuating guest volumes typical of peak seasons. Success in this role relies on strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to communicate efficiently with both front- and back-of-house staff. Proactively learning the kitchen's workflow, maintaining a positive attitude, and being open to feedback from permanent staff can help you quickly integrate and perform well in a fast-paced, seasonal setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Summer Task Force Chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Task Force Chef, you need strong culinary skills, menu planning experience, and typically a culinary degree or relevant certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food safety standards (such as ServSafe certification), and inventory management systems is crucial. Outstanding time management, adaptability, and communication skills help you excel in dynamic, seasonal environments and in leading temporary teams. These skills ensure efficient kitchen operations, high-quality food output, and a positive guest experience during peak seasonal demand.
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CHEF | Catering - Charlie's Cafe at Pendergast School, Phoenix, AZ

Compass Group

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$50K - $52K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

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6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

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Job description

Salary: $50,000 - $52,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K, PTO
Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.
Job Summary
Charlie's Café at Pendergast Elementary School District in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a dynamic Catering Chef to lead a thriving café and strong catering program. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who enjoys creating exceptional food experiences, from daily café service to elevated board dinners, golf brunches, and special events. With large annual catering volume, a consistent summer catering business, and primarily daytime hours, this role offers the perfect blend of creativity, leadership, and work-life balance.
The Catering Chef oversees all culinary operations for the café and catering program, ensuring outstanding food quality, presentation, customer service, and financial performance. In addition to planning and executing catering events, you'll lead and support a small team of café associates, helping to create an exceptional experience for daily café guests while maintaining food safety, inventory, and operational standards. If you're a hands-on chef who thrives on hospitality, innovation, customer service satisfaction and building client relationships through great food, we'd love to hear from you.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provides frontline culinary resources and support.
  • Assists with food cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and ensures food quality guidelines are followed.
  • Assists with planning and creating menus.
  • Produces and executes catering events.
  • Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team.
  • Assists with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of culinary management experience.
  • Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
  • Hands-on chef experience is required.
  • Extensive catering experience is required.
  • High volume batch cooking and complex food service operations experience is preferred.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
  • ServSafe Certification is preferred.
  • Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Chartwells K-12are offered many fantastic benefits.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wpcontent/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Req ID: 1551044
Chartwells K12
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