Culinary Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Schedule

Jack & Harry's; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Flexible schedule

Career development

Family meals

Dining discounts

Holiday closures

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Jack & Harry’s is seeking a Prep Cook to support the culinary team in a vibrant, high-volume kitchen in Dallas. You will prepare ingredients, portion according to recipes, and assist chefs to ensure consistency and excellence in every dish.

Maintain a clean prep space, follow safety protocols, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on exceptional dining experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 1–2 years of culinary or hospitality experience in a full-service, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knife skills and experience with hot and cold prep.
• Food handler certification as required by state and local agencies.
• Energetic, accountable, and team-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with leadership.
• Demonstrates initiative and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Culinary Manager and kitchen team with daily tasks for service readiness.
• Prepare ingredients according to recipes and quality standards.
• Execute prep tasks with accuracy, consistency, and urgency.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstation following safety protocols.
• Label, date, store, and rotate ingredients using FIFO to minimize waste.
• Assist in setup and breakdown of kitchen equipment and facilities.
• Communicate shortages or equipment needs to leadership.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and follow training guidelines.
• Collaborate in a positive team environment and adapt to changing service demands.
• Follow opening/closing procedures to keep the kitchen orderly.

Skills

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Organizational skills

Job description

Jack & Harry’s is seeking a Prep Cook to support the culinary team in a vibrant, high-volume kitchen in Dallas. You will prepare ingredients, portion according to recipes, and assist chefs to ensure consistency and excellence in every dish.

Maintain a clean prep space, follow safety protocols, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on exceptional dining experiences for guests.