Evening & Weekend Prep Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen

Canton Rodeo; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Canton Rodeo is seeking a Prep Cook 1 to join our Back of House team. This role covers vegetable prep, dish operations, and maintaining kitchen readiness to ensure service runs smoothly.

You will train in food safety, work with rice for wok stations, and uphold Canton Rodeo’s standards for quality and guest experience. Flexible shifts include weekends and evenings in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Friendly and outgoing personality.
• Clear communicator and team player.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate shift with Canton Rodeo’s core values in mind: Hospitality First, Excellence, Growth Mindset, Speed with Purpose, Clean and Proud and Fun!
• Cut vegetables precisely and accurately according to recipes and standards.
• Prepare batches efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
• Minimize food waste through proper portioning and storage practices.
• Monitor sauce quality, freshness and storage conditions.
• Take ownership in preparing white rice and seasoned rice for the wok station.
• Complete daily temperature logs for relevant foods and equipment.
• Maintain safe work areas and follow safety procedures.
• Take ownership of prep and dish areas to ensure the kitchen is ready for service.
• Ensure all prep items, sauces, and clean cookware are ready before service.
• Label, date, and rotate products using FIFO; monitor ingredients and report shortages.
• Identify and report spoilage or quality concerns.

Skills

Friendly personality

Clear communicator

Attention to detail

Multitask

Flexibility

Reliability

Portioning

Speed standards

Bilingual Spanish

Job description

Canton Rodeo is seeking a Prep Cook 1 to join our Back of House team. This role covers vegetable prep, dish operations, and maintaining kitchen readiness to ensure service runs smoothly.

You will train in food safety, work with rice for wok stations, and uphold Canton Rodeo’s standards for quality and guest experience. Flexible shifts include weekends and evenings in a fast-paced kitchen.