Coconut Grove #18 Prep Cook

Flanigan; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day work week

Paid vacation

Christmas bonus

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Advancement based on performance

Free shift meals

Job summary

Flanigan is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to organize prep work and ensure a smooth kitchen operation during service. You will help chop, weigh, store, and ready ingredients, contributing to an efficient, high-quality dining experience.

You will follow sanitation policies, read recipes accurately, and work with various kitchen stations to maintain flow and quality. The role offers a stable schedule and growth potential within our kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Flexible shift schedule including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Able to stand 100% of shift and perform physical tasks.
• Able to read recipes and food labels; read POS ticket orders.
• Communicates ticket times and supports smooth food flow to guests.
• Operates kitchen equipment safely (grills, stoves, slicers) and handles hot surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Prepare menu items per recipe manual and plate presentation.
• Rotate products to par level to keep kitchen on track.
• Assist prep work and station setup as needed.
• Transport items to/from kitchen and assist with deliveries.
• Clean and maintain kitchen area; breakdown stations at close.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Stand for long hours

Mobility (reach/bend)

English literacy

Read recipes/labels

Read POS orders

Communication of ticket times

Kitchen safety with equipment

Safe handling of hot surfaces

Knife safety

Lift up to 50 lbs

High temperature environment

Dishwashing support

Food safety certification

Job description

Overview

Prep Cooks make the world go round. You’re responsible for organizing everything in advance and during service, to make the kitchen really hum. You strive for an efficient, well-oiled machine, and that’s exactly what the kitchen is, thanks to your prep. Everything from chopping, breaking down, cutting, weighing, mixing, washing, storing, unloading, readying – you play a vital role in the kitchen’s day-to-day routine.

Responsibilities

• Follows all company safety and sanitation policies and procedural training
• Prepares menu items according to Flanigan’s company recipe manual and plate presentation
• Ensures rotation of all products and stocks products to par level, to ensure kitchen is not disrupted
• Helps complete assigned prep work, to stock and set up stations as necessary
• Transports items to and from kitchen, helps Vendor unload delivery trucks
• Cleans and maintains kitchen area throughout shift
• Breaks down and cleans all stations at closing

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible shift schedule which may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays
• Can physically stand/walk 100 % of shift
• Can reach, bend, stoop
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Able to read recipes and food labels
• Able to read POS ticket orders
• Communicates ticket times, executes food flow from kitchen to guests, and reports potential issues to Manager on duty
• Able to safely use kitchen machinery (Open Flame Grill, Stove, Slicer, etc)
• Work safely with hot plates, pots, pans
• Work safely with sharp knives and utensils
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. several times per shift, lift these heavy loads to high shelves, coolers, freezers
• Ability to hold items weighing up to 5 lbs. for long periods of time
• Work in high temperature, damp environment indoors and minimally outdoors
• Assist fellow employees with dishwashing and cleaning, as needed
• Complete and pass food safety certification program, in compliance with Flanigan’s and Florida statutes.

Benefits

• Five (5) Day Work Week, with Two (2) Consecutive Days Off
• Paid Vacation: One Week after Year One, Two Weeks after Two Years, and Three Weeks after Ten Years
• Christmas Bonus after one year of employment (amount equals one week pay)
• Health Insurance – Medical & Dental Programs Available
• 401K Plan – Immediate Eligibility. Must be 21 or Over to Enroll
• Advancement Based on Performance Not Tenure
• Free Shift Meals