Food Prep Cook

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Bear Diners in Odessa, Texas is hiring a Dish Machine Operator to manage the dishwashing workflow, ensuring clean, sanitized utensils and ample service ware for the team.

Responsibilities include maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen areas, supporting the prep and line staff, and adhering to uniform and safety standards while working flexible hours including nights and weekends. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Patience and a positive attitude are essential for fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Ability to remain upbeat and cooperative during busy shifts and high-pressure moments.
• Strong multitasking skills to support dishwashing and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Own the dishwashing process, ensure utensils are cleaned and stocked.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitization of dishes, surfaces, and kitchen areas.
• Assist with basic kitchen duties as needed and support crew during service.

Skills

Patience

Good sense of humor

Enthusiastic

Calm under pressure

Multi-tasking

Job description

Summary:At Black Bear Diners, we have been serving Good Old Fashioned Family Food since 1995. We are a fun, family-friendly concept known for our great homemade food, large portions and genuine, friendly service.The overall responsibility of a Dish Machine Operator is you’ll own the dishwashing process to make sure that all utensils and service ware are cleaned, sanitized and stocked for all other crew members, which results in dinner running smoothly and our guests returning.Qualities of a Great Prep Cook:PatienceGood Sense of HumorEnthusiasticAbility to remain calm under pressureAbility to multi-taskKnowledge / Technical Expertise:Familiar with and practice all company standards related to position.Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfacesPerforms other related duties as assigned by the manager-on-dutyOther Duties as assignedAppearance / Uniform:Complies with all company standards related to appearance and uniform standards.WORK Conditions:Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business.Postural & Physical Demand Requirements:Frequent reaching above waist, chest and shoulder level as well as and reaching below waist level.Frequent to continuous need for manual dexterity of both hands (pushing, pulling, handling, gripping, fine finger controls, etc.).Continuous standing on hard surfaces for many tasks.Frequent hip flexion while walking for all tasks.Frequent exposure to cold/ below freezing and high heat temperatures (walk-in refrigerator, freezers, and ovens)Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.Bending, squatting, stooping for cleaning activities throughout the shift.Climbing on step stools for cleaning projects as needed.______________________________________________________________________________________The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.Pay for each job varies per state and per job