Culinary Prep Cook: Elevate Guest Experience

Stockyards-Hotel-1; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockyards Hotel in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Prep Cook to join our culinary team, upholding recipes, quality, and presentation to deliver elevated dining that reflects the authentic spirit of Stockyards.

You will ensure food safety, maintain clean workstations, coordinate with the kitchen and service teams on specials, and thrive in a high-volume environment. Flexible availability to evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of basic culinary techniques, food preparation, and station management.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures (HACCP preferred).
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently.
• Flexible schedule — evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all food items according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Regulate and monitor cooking equipment to ensure proper temperatures.
• Set up and break down workstations with mise en place.
• Maintain proper food rotation and label items according to HACCP guidelines.
• Prepare cold foods, sauces, dressings, and other prep items as assigned.
• Monitor food quality and communicate shortages or overproduction to leadership.
• Follow sanitation and food safety procedures, maintaining clean work areas, equipment, and storage spaces.
• Communicate with culinary and service teams regarding specials, out-of-stock items, and timing.
• Work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Station management

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Food Handler’s Certification

Tools

MICROS POS

OpenTable

Job description

Stockyards Hotel in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Prep Cook to join our culinary team, upholding recipes, quality, and presentation to deliver elevated dining that reflects the authentic spirit of Stockyards.

You will ensure food safety, maintain clean workstations, coordinate with the kitchen and service teams on specials, and thrive in a high-volume environment. Flexible availability to evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.