Prep Cook
About The Position
J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant known for its daily scratch-made wood-fired cuisine. The Prep Cook works in a professional, fast-paced scratch kitchen with high expectations for food presentation and execution. Restaurants typically have an open-kitchen layout visible from the dining room. The role requires coordination, communication, and teamwork with assemblers, expeditors, and management. The cook executes recipes according to company specifications, maintains a clean station and workspace, follows sanitation protocols, and performs opening and closing cleaning duties. Additional related duties may be assigned to meet ongoing needs.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old to operate kitchen equipment.
- Knowledge and experience using kitchen equipment, including knives, slicers, mixers, stoves, and ovens.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Previous kitchen, culinary, or chef experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Execute food recipes according to company specifications.
- Maintain a clean station and workspace.
- Follow proper sanitation protocols.
- Perform opening duties and closing cleaning duties.
- Coordinate and communicate with assemblers, expeditors, and management as part of the kitchen team.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling
- 401(k) with company match
- Opportunity for upward growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
