Hallandale #31 Prep Cook

Flanigan's Enterprises; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five day work week

Paid vacation

Christmas bonus

Health insurance

401K plan

Free shift meals

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Flanigan's Enterprises is seeking a Prep Cook to organize ingredients and assist during service. You will help prep, maintain station readiness, and support kitchen operations to keep the line running smoothly.

Responsibilities include following safety policies, reading recipes and labels, and assisting with cleanup. The role requires physical endurance and flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Ability to stand for long shifts and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to read recipes, labels, and English language instructions.
• Attention to accuracy when reading POS orders and delivering food.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items per recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain stock to par level and ensure smooth kitchen flow.
• Assist with station setup and post-shift cleanup.
• Transport items to/from kitchen and assist with deliveries when needed.
• Adhere to safety policies and participate in cleaning routines.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Stamina/physical endurance

English proficiency

Read recipes & labels

Read POS tickets

Communication

Kitchen safety with heat

Knife & utensil safety

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Open Flame Grill

Stove

Slicer

Job description

Overview

Prep Cooks make the world go round. You’re responsible for organizing everything in advance and during service, to make the kitchen really hum. You strive for an efficient, well-oiled machine, and that’s exactly what the kitchen is, thanks to your prep. Everything from chopping, breaking down, cutting, weighing, mixing, washing, storing, unloading, readying – you play a vital role in the kitchen’s day-to-day routine.

Responsibilities

• Follows all company safety and sanitation policies and procedural training
• Prepares menu items according to Flanigan’s company recipe manual and plate presentation
• Ensures rotation of all products and stocks products to par level, to ensure kitchen is not disrupted
• Helps complete assigned prep work, to stock and set up stations as necessary
• Transports items to and from kitchen, helps Vendor unload delivery trucks
• Cleans and maintains kitchen area throughout shift
• Breaks down and cleans all stations at closing

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible shift schedule which may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays
• Can physically stand/walk 100 % of shift
• Can reach, bend, stoop
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Able to read recipes and food labels
• Able to read POS ticket orders
• Communicates ticket times, executes food flow from kitchen to guests, and reports potential issues to Manager on duty
• Able to safely use kitchen machinery (Open Flame Grill, Stove, Slicer, etc)
• Work safely with hot plates, pots, pans
• Work safely with sharp knives and utensils
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. several times per shift, lift these heavy loads to high shelves, coolers, freezers
• Ability to hold items weighing up to 5 lbs. for long periods of time
• Work in high temperature, damp environment indoors and minimally outdoors
• Assist fellow employees with dishwashing and cleaning, as needed
• Complete and pass food safety certification program, in compliance with Flanigan’s and Florida statutes.

Benefits

• Five (5) Day Work Week, with Two (2) Consecutive Days Off
• Paid Vacation: One Week after Year One, Two Weeks after Two Years, and Three Weeks after Ten Years
• Christmas Bonus after one year of employment (amount equals one week pay)
• Health Insurance – Medical & Dental Programs Available
• 401K Plan – Immediate Eligibility. Must be 21 or Over to Enroll
• Advancement Based on Performance Not Tenure
• Free Shift Meals