Cook & Prep Specialist — Team‑Oriented Kitchen

The-Pepi-Companies; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Working Environment

Day to Evening schedule

Attendance bonus

Health, Dental, Life, Vacation, PTO, H

Holidays

Job summary

The Pepi Companies in Enterprise, AL is seeking a Kitchen Associate to prep daily menu items, chop vegetables, portion meats, and assemble salads following standardized recipes.

You will support the dining center team during peak hours, maintain a clean, safe workspace per Gold Standard, and help with inventory and ordering. This role offers daytime to evening shifts with a wage of $12–16 per hour and bonus potential and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training is a bonus but not required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a kitchen or food prep role.
• Experience in a high-volume setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for daily menu items, including chopping vegetables, portioning meats, and assembling salads or sides.
• Assist in the preparation of homestyle meals for manufacturing employees.
• Ensure items are prepped timely to support peak dining hours.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area per Gold Standard kitchen expectations.
• Assist with inventory checks and communicate supply needs to the Dining Center Manager.
• Support kitchen team in grilling, frying, or baking as directed during busy shifts.
• Follow HACCP and all food safety standards to ensure a safe dining environment.
• Adhere to safety protocols for kitchen equipment and PPE.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Sanitation

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Tools

Knives

Slicers

Ovens

Job description

The Pepi Companies in Enterprise, AL is seeking a Kitchen Associate to prep daily menu items, chop vegetables, portion meats, and assemble salads following standardized recipes.

You will support the dining center team during peak hours, maintain a clean, safe workspace per Gold Standard, and help with inventory and ordering. This role offers daytime to evening shifts with a wage of $12–16 per hour and bonus potential and generous benefits.