About The Position

The Prep Cook prepares and organizes ingredients to support kitchen operations in a fast-paced restaurant environment while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and efficiency. The role includes preparing ingredients, ensuring proper storage and labeling, assisting cooks, maintaining prep areas, replenishing supplies, and completing assigned side duties. Team members are expected to prioritize both customers and fellow team members, provide superior service, and maintain a positive attitude.

Requirements

  • Basic English comprehension skills.
  • Ability to follow prep lists and instructions.
  • Knowledge of food safety practices or willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and organization.
  • Team-oriented attitude and positive outlook.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality.
  • Ability to stand and work for extended periods of 8 or more hours.
  • Ability to lift and move items weighing 25 pounds or more.
  • Ability to work in a sometimes noisy environment and safely use cleaning chemicals and kitchen equipment.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous kitchen or prep experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a proper, clean uniform and follow attendance policies, including arriving on time.
  • Prepare ingredients by chopping, slicing, portioning, and labeling.
  • Ensure proper food storage, labeling, FIFO procedures, temperatures, and storage conditions.
  • Assist cooks with food preparation and station setup.
  • Keep prep areas clean, sanitized, and organized.
  • Stock and replenish kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Follow side duties assigned by management.
  • Follow sanitation and safety standards.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive hourly pay plus tips.
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • Holiday pay at 1.5 times the regular rate on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
  • Company-paid health insurance premiums.
  • Dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • College tuition assistance.
  • Complimentary shift meals.
  • Dining discounts: 50% at fast-casual restaurants and 25% at full-service restaurants.
  • Free slip-resistant work shoes annually.
  • Birthday recognition with a $200 gift card.
  • Milestone awards and a $25,000 service bonus at 25 years.
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