Prep Cook

Cotton Patch Café • Henderson, TX

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About The Position

Cotton Patch Cafe is hiring a Prep Cook to prepare scratch-made Texas favorites while maintaining a clean, organized workspace and working efficiently as part of a kitchen team. The role involves preparing ingredients to recipe specifications, following food safety and sanitation procedures, stocking and rotating stations, assisting with deliveries, and supporting line cooks during service. Full-time and part-time schedules are available.

Requirements

• Food handler certification is required.
• Solid knife skills and comfort with basic cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety practices.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of kitchen experience, preferably in a restaurant, catering, or institutional setting.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, cut, and portion vegetables, proteins, and other items according to recipe specifications.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards, including temperature logging.
• Stock and rotate stations before service.
• Assist with receiving deliveries.
• Keep prep areas and equipment clean throughout the shift.
• Support line cooks during service and communicate clearly with the kitchen team.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Instant Pay access
• Paid training, including the opportunity to learn scratch-made cooking techniques
• Advancement opportunities
• Team Member and Friends & Family meal discounts
• Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
• Tenure bonuses
• Team recognition programs
• Voluntary benefits options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed