Line Cook at BUCK SCOTTSDALE LLC
JOB DESCRIPTION
Buck & Rider is looking for line cooks to join our elite team and support our upcoming growth!
Buck & Rider is a Seafood Eatery and Oyster Bar. Our seafood-centric restaurant focuses on a fun vibe, youthful attitude, and clean recipe lineup of food and drinks. Everything is fresh, from the raw bar to the vegetables, and locally driven. Our van drivers pick up the fresh fish, directly from Sky Harbor airport and distribute it amongst our three locations: Arcadia, North Scottsdale, and Gilbert! You will work in one of Phoenix's most acclaimed restaurants!
As a Line Cook at Buck & Rider, you will play a key role in executing high-quality dishes in a fast-paced, refined environment. We're looking for team-oriented, detail-driven cooks who are eager to learn and thrive under pressure.
Day in the Life:
- Prepare and cook seafood, steak, sushi, and vegetable dishes according to recipe and presentation standards.
- Ensure high standards of cleanliness and station organization at all times.
- Execute dishes with precision, speed, and consistency-maintaining both taste and visual excellence.
- Read and adapt orders accurately, accommodating modifications as needed.
- Uphold food safety, including proper holding temperatures, sanitation procedures, and company safety guidelines.
- Collaborate effectively with fellow kitchen and service team members, demonstrating teamwork in high-volume shifts.
- Follow direction from management and maintain endurance for long periods on your feet.
Benefits:
- Benefit plan options for full-time team members
- Extremely competitive pay plus tips
- Flexible schedules
- Huge opportunities for advancement within an innovative and growing brand
- Employee referral program
- Paid Training
- Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Strong company culture of respect and teamwork
Requirements:
- Prior experience as a line cook, grill cook, or similar role in a fast-paced, polished kitchen
- Familiarity with seafood and steak preparation is highly valued; strong desire to learn is a must
- Ability to read reciples, follow directions and adapt on the fly
- Physical capability to stand for long periods, move quickly, and lift up to 50lbs.
- Must posses or be able to obtain valid Food Handlers card.
- Flexible availability, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
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