Cook (Part-time)

Arizona Athletic Grounds - Mesa, AZ

Arizona Athletic Grounds (AAG) in Mesa, AZ is one of the nation’s largest youth sports and event facilities, featuring multiple fields, courts, stadiums, and performance facilities. As part of the Food & Beverage team, you’ll help prepare, maintain and deliver exceptional service to major events such as professional soccer, top-tier basketball & volleyball, professional boxing, MMA, baseball, softball, national pickleball competitions, cheer and gymnastics showcases, special events, markets and more.

Position Summary

At Arizona Athletic Grounds (AAG), part-time Cooks will prepare, cook and present food to our various indoor and outdoor activations on our 275+ acre complex. Our primary methods on site include grilling, frying, broiling, steaming and baking.

All AAG employees make our Guests & Athletes feel welcome, and support teammates to ensure all areas of AAG food & Beverage, grounds, and equipment are cared for to help ensure a safe and exceptional experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of menu options.
• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
• Handle and store ingredients and food
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils
• Execute opening and closing procedures
• Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients
• Monitor inventory levels
• Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers
• Adhere to safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures
• Communicate accurately and effectively with Guests.
• Work locations may be inside or outside, working in concessions or food/beverage trailers
• Responds and assists with all guest service issues concerning the food and beverage operation and notify the Food and Beverage Manager of all issues.
• Assist in additional duties and events as needed.

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous food preparation and short-order cooking experience in a concessions, fast-casual, or high-volume food service environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting while maintaining accuracy, quality, and food safety standards.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and compliance with health department regulations.
• Skill in operating kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, and warmers.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities to handle multiple orders efficiently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with other kitchen and front-line staff.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, often during peak event hours.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Alcohol Server Certification may be required

Physical and Other Job Requirements

• Required availability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to stoop, kneel, reach, and bend
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Demonstrate AAG’s Core Values: Grit, Trust, Excellence, and Kaizen (continuous self-development)
• Must be able to tolerate moderate to loud noise levels and busy environments.
• May work in high/low temperature climates inside or outside at events at AAG.
• Walking, standing for periods of time, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and bending
• Requires ability to occasionally lift up to 20-40 lbs.
• Moving, setting up/taking down, cleaning, preparing, and other physical activities related to sports and event setup.

Any job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check. All qualified candidates for this position must be eligible to work in the United States.

AZ Athletic Associates LLC. and Arizona Athletic Grounds are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.