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Family Kitchen Prep/Master Cook

CompanySOMEBURROS INC
LocationChandler
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 7, 2026
About The Company
Someburros is a locally-owned and family-operated group of restaurants featuring authentic Sonoran-style Mexican recipes passed down from generation to generation in the Vasquez Family. Since Someburros opened their first location in Tempe, Ariz. in 1986, the company has expanded to 16 locations in the Phoenix area and Flagstaff while always offering quality Mexican cuisine that is lovingly prepared. Someburros’ time-tested and honored, made-from-scratch food crafted with the freshest and highest quality ingredients, signature friendly experience, and convenient dine-in and drive-thru locations throughout Arizona are why Someburros is consistently a customer and Arizona favorite. Someburros is more than just a restaurant, it's a family, it's a place to belong. With its supportive environment, focus on personal growth, and commitment to community, it's no wonder that Someburros stands out as the Most Loved Places to Work.
About the Role

Description

Someburros authentic Mexican family restaurant is looking to hire a full-time Prep/Master Cook for our Family Kitchen. Do you have a love for great food and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Would you like to work in a fun family environment that radiates warmth? If so, please read on!

This position earns $18.00 - $25.00/hour, plus pooled tips (approximately $2 more per hour). We also offer our valued employees discounted meals and caterings. Full-time employees are also eligible for medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

ABOUT SOMEBURROS

Family-owned and -operated since 1986, our fast-casual Mexican restaurant with multiple locations in Arizona uses family recipes. Every dish on the menu tells the unique story of the Vasquez family and their first restaurant, "Poncho's," which opened in South Phoenix in 1972, showcasing the family's signature, time-tested recipes for authentic Sonoran-style Mexican Food. Slow-cooked meats, delicate sauces, fresh chili peppers, seasonal vegetables, and homemade salsas wrapped in warm handmade tortillas proved a hit from the very beginning. We value authenticity, hard work, community involvement, family, teamwork, growth, opportunity, and excellence in hospitality.

We consider our staff to be members of the Someburros family. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a warm, friendly work environment.


Requirements

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A KITCHEN UTILITY / PREP COOK

As a Prep/Master cook, you arrive each day determined to ensure that every meal that leaves our kitchen lives up to our standards of quality. You will portion and prep food according to our family recipes to ensure consistency, making sure food items are properly stored and rotated. You maintain the cleanliness of food prep areas at all times and follow food sanitation standards to the letter. As a dishwasher and utility team member you will be responsible for helping with cleaning duties, organizing kitchen and warehouse, as well as learning to prep food as you grow.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to be on your feet for a full shift in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Experience is preferred but not required.
  • A great personality, work ethic, and willingness to learn are an absolute must to join our family!
  • MUST have at least 4 years of experience! (6 years preferred)

FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME WORK SCHEDULE

Work schedules vary.


READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this entry-level restaurant job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!


Location: 85286

Key Skills
Food preparationCookingFood safetySanitationDishwashingKitchen organizationWarehouse organizationConsistencyTime managementTeamworkHospitality
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityTrades
Benefits
Discounted mealsCatering discountsMedical insurance401(k) plan
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Prep/Master Cook is responsible for portioning and preparing food according to family recipes while maintaining consistency and quality standards. They also perform cleaning and utility duties, including dishwashing and organizing the kitchen and warehouse areas.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$18 - $25
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
153
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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