Prep Cook

Cotton Patch Café • Tyler, TX

17h • Onsite

About The Position

At Cotton Patch Cafe, we cook scratch-made Texas favorites and serve them with real hospitality. We're looking for a dedicated Prep Cook who takes pride in a clean workspace, moves efficiently, and loves being part of a team that cares about food.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of kitchen experience preferred (restaurant, catering, or institutional)
• Solid knife skills and comfort with basic cooking techniques
• Knowledge of food safety practices
• Food handler certification required
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, cut, and portion vegetables, proteins, and other items to recipe specs
• 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 — full-time and part-time available
• 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 & Christmas — spend the holidays with the people who matter
• 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