Coconut Grove #18 Prep Cook

Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance - Medical & Dental

401K Plan with immediate eligibility

Christmas bonus after one year

Free shift meals

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A leading hospitality company based in Florida is seeking Prep Cooks who will play a vital role in kitchen operations by organizing and preparing food items. Responsibilities include following safety protocols, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in food preparation tasks. Ideal candidates will be able to lift heavy items, communicate effectively, and work flexible shifts, contributing to a well-functioning kitchen environment. The role offers health insurance, retirement plans, and paid vacation time.

Qualifications

• Must complete food safety certification program as per Florida statutes.
• Able to read recipes and food labels.
• Work in high temperature, damp environment.
• Wlexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and prepares food for service.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Follows company safety and sanitation policies.
• Assists with dishwashing and cleaning as needed.
• Move items between kitchen and prep areas; assist vendor unloads.
• Keep kitchen area clean and organized during shift.
• Break down and clean stations at closing.
• Communicate ticket times and ensure smooth food flow to guests.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely (grill, stove, slicer).
• Work in hot/damp environments; handle sharp tools safely.
• Lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly; reach and bend as needed.
• Maintain safe operation and understand recipes and labels.

Skills

Ability to speak, read and write English

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work flexible shift schedule

Communicates effectively

Tools

Kitchen machinery

Sharp knives

Job description

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.

• 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
• 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.
• 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