Prep Cook

J. Alexander's Restaurants • Livonia, MI

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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, often in an open-kitchen layout visible from the dining room. The role involves coordinating with other employees, including assemblers, expediters, and management, to meet high expectations for food presentation and execution. The cook prepares food according to company recipes and specifications while keeping the station and workspace clean and following proper sanitation protocols. Duties also include opening tasks 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.
• Experience and knowledge of 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 and follow company specifications.
• Maintain a clean station and workspace.
• Follow proper sanitation protocols.
• Complete opening duties and closing cleaning duties.
• Coordinate and communicate with other employees, including assemblers, expediters, and management.

Benefits

• Part-time or full-time hours at a highly competitive rate of pay.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus voluntary benefits.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate school, life, and family.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Team member discounts.
• 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

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