Seasonal Food Service - Prep Cook

SSA Group, LLC • Houston, TX

2d • $13

About The Position

The Prep Cook prepares ingredients and supports kitchen operations by maintaining cleanliness, managing supplies, storing food properly, and following nutrition and sanitation guidelines. The role contributes to warm, welcoming guest and client experiences and supports SSA’s inclusive, sustainability-minded, and community-focused approach. This is a seasonal food service position with varied hours and days as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Knowledge of kitchen health and safety rules.
• Manual dexterity to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
• Ability to work as a team player and communicate effectively.
• Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Patience and ability to stay positive under pressure.
• Ability to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Previous experience in a kitchen, culinary education, or equivalent training.

Nice To Haves

• Food handling license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, seasoning, and marinating.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and organizing supplies.
• Assist with inventory management and supply storage.
• Ensure food and other items are stored properly.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive approach within the Brand team and across units.
• Support sustainability and conservation efforts, including sharing relevant knowledge with unit staff.
• Engage with SSA and the unit in community activities and opportunities to give back.

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime pay.
• On-Demand Pay Program providing access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Meal plan and employee discounts at applicable locations.
• Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match, subject to age, service, hours-worked, and enrollment eligibility conditions.
• Tuition discount through a partnership college.
• Up to 8 hours of bereavement leave.
• Holiday pay of 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed