Prep Cook

True Food Kitchen • Plano, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At True Food Kitchen, prep cooks are essential for consistently and efficiently preparing and portioning food products, beautifully plating and garnishing dishes, and ensuring food is ready to be served. The role involves accurately preparing and portioning food products prior to service, as well as performing other duties related to food and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing cooked items. Due to the seasonal nature of many menu items, prep cooks will prepare a variety of recipes throughout the year. The company offers a professional work environment with opportunities for growth and a development program. AM/PM and Mid-day shifts are available, with options for part-time to 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Experience in kitchen preparation would be beneficial
• Preferably have at least 6 months experience in a similar capacity in a high-volume restaurant
• Exhibit exceptional knife skills
• Able to work efficiently in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Read and execute a recipe
• The flexibility and availability to work nights, holidays and/or weekends should be doable
• A love of making great food!

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu ingredients following a recipe to produce consistent results
• Complete prep list, maintain station throughout shift, follow all specifications, and stock items as needed
• Rinse and cut raw food products
• Portion products and follow recipes to ensure plate presentation looks great
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Prepare items for broiling, grilling, sautéing or other cooking methods based off recipe requirements
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly
• Follows sanitization standards, ensuring work station stays clean and organized, and follows all food handling standards.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth
• Development program
• Access to affordable, quality health care through Hooray Health and telehealth options (for part-time team members)
• Pet Insurance
• Access to expert guidance through EAP/SupportLinc
• Restaurant Dining Discount
• Paid volunteer time
• Eligible to give to and receive from the True Giving fund

What This Job Offers

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