Prep Cook

J. Alexander's Restaurants • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant known for daily scratch-made wood-fired cuisine. The Prep Cook works in a professional, fast-paced scratch kitchen, preparing food to company specifications and maintaining high standards for presentation and execution. Restaurants typically have open kitchens visible from the dining room, so the role requires coordination and communication with other employees, including assemblers, expo, and management. The position also involves maintaining a clean station and workspace, following sanitation protocols, and completing 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 of age to operate kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge and experience with kitchen equipment, including knives, slicers, mixers, stoves, and ovens.
• Must be flexible 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, expo, and management.
• Meet high expectations for food presentation and execution.

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