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Chef Phoenix Catering | Phoenix, AZ

Job Type: Part-Time with Opportunities for Additional Hours

Pay: $20–$25 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–12:00 PM, with additional event opportunities

Chef Phoenix Catering is seeking experienced, reliable, and motivated chefs and cooks to join our growing culinary team in Phoenix, Arizona.

We specialize in corporate catering, large-scale events, private functions, and high-volume food production. Our kitchen prepares fresh, high-quality meals daily for corporate clients and special events throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, has strong culinary fundamentals, and can efficiently prepare food in large quantities while maintaining consistency, presentation, and quality.

Success in this role means being dependable, working efficiently with the team, consistently producing excellent food, and helping ensure every catering order is prepared accurately and on time.

• Prepare and cook a variety of menu items for corporate lunches, buffets, private events, and large-scale catering orders.
• Execute recipes accurately while maintaining consistency in flavor, portion sizes, and presentation.
• Handle high-volume food preparation, including batch cooking, proteins, vegetables, starches, sauces, and other menu components.
• Assist with daily kitchen production, food preparation, packaging, and organization of catering orders.
• Ensure all food is prepared, held, and transported according to food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation throughout each shift.
• Assist with inventory management, ingredient preparation, and minimizing food waste.
• Work closely with the culinary team to meet daily production schedules and event deadlines.
• Assist with off-site catering events, buffet setups, and food service when needed.
• Adapt to changing menus, guest counts, and production requirements.
  

• Previous experience as a chef, line cook, prep cook, or catering cook in a professional kitchen.
• Experience with high-volume cooking, catering, banquet production, or commercial food preparation preferred.
• Strong knife skills, cooking techniques, and understanding of food preparation methods.
• Ability to follow recipes and execute multiple menu items efficiently.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety procedures.
• Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and perform under time-sensitive production schedules.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to consistently work early morning shifts.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reliable transportation to our Phoenix kitchen and occasional off-site events.
• Culinary education is a plus but not required. Relevant hands-on experience is highly valued.
  

• Starting Pay: $20–$25 per hour, based on experience and skill level.
• Regular Hours: Monday through Friday, approximately 7:00 AM–12:00 PM.
• Additional Opportunities: Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and special events as business demands.
• Employment Type: Part-time, with potential for additional hours as our catering operations continue to grow.
  

We offer an opportunity to work with a growing catering company that produces a wide variety of menus and events. Unlike traditional restaurant positions, our primary production schedule is during weekday mornings, providing a more predictable schedule with opportunities for additional event work.

We're looking for culinary professionals who take pride in their work, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a company focused on quality food and exceptional service.

Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a brief description of their culinary experience and current availability to chef@chefphoenix.com

Join the Chef Phoenix Catering team and help us create exceptional dining experiences throughout the Valley!