Prep Cook

J. Alexander's Restaurants • Oak Brook, IL

7d

About The Position

J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant known for daily scratch-made wood-fired cuisine. Prep Cooks work in professional, fast-paced, scratch kitchens with high expectations for food presentation and execution. Restaurants typically have open-kitchen layouts visible from the dining room. The role requires coordination and teamwork with assemblers, expeditors, and management. Prep Cooks execute recipes according to company specifications, maintain clean stations and workspaces, follow sanitation protocols, and perform opening and closing cleaning duties. Team members may be asked to perform additional related duties 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.
• Complete opening duties and closing cleaning duties.
• Coordinate and communicate with assemblers, expeditors, other employees, and management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Opportunity for Upward Growth

What This Job Offers

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