Pantry Chef

Brought to you by Hi Noon Hospitality—the team behind Buck & Rider and Ingo’s Tasty Food—Pinyon is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant opening in Old Town Scottsdale. Inspired by journeys across Turkey, Italy, France, Malta, Greece, Spain, and Morocco, the name reflects a deep connection to the region’s vibrant food culture and heritage. Set along the park with a welcoming patio for alfresco dining, Pinyon invites guests to linger over a cocktail or a lively spritz while enjoying house-made pita, crudos, pasta, seasonal salads, and an ever-changing array of spreads and dips alongside dishes cooked over open flame—celebrating flavors from Barcelona to Malta while uniting the best global ingredients and time-honored techniques to bring a fresh, sophisticated dining experience to the community.

Benefits:
· Benefit plan options for full-time team members
· Extremely competitive pay
· 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

Day in the Life:
· Responsible for preparing and plating cold food items with precision
· Salads, Raw Bar items, chilled appetizers, garnishes, and desserts.
· Passion for quality ingredients, consistency, and presentation
· Thrives in a high-pressure environment
· Provide friendly, knowledgeable and efficient service to the team and guests
· Operate under our standard operating procedures and core values
· Prepare, execute, and present food to Buck & Rider brand standards
· Maintain sanitary conditions in all dining, kitchen, and bar areas
· Mark, date, and rotate all products
· Maintain production and cleaning schedules
· Remains organized and maintains a neat, organized workspace
· Strong communication skills
· Accept direction from Management
· Adhere to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures

Requirements:
· Ability to read recipes and follow their instructions, measurements, etc.
· Keen eye for plating and presentation
· Professional appearance and strong communication skills
· 1+ years’ experience as a cook in a restaurant environment
· Punctual, reliable, and ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
· Basic knowledge of food safety and kitchen sanitation
· Ability to spend long periods on your feet and lift 50lbs