Kitchen Cook

Traders Village; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Traders Village in Grand Prairie, Texas is seeking BOH staff to assist with food preparation and safety in a fast-paced kitchen. The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to health department regulations.

You will work indoors, with early mornings and late evenings and weekends, lifting heavy items and operating grills, ovens, and slicers. This entry-level kitchen position requires physical stamina and reliability.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends (Saturdays & Sundays).
• Ability to lift over 20 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Able to work in varying kitchen temperatures.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment.
• Follow health department regulations and food safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Work well with team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patties, fries, chicken strips and other food items.
• Follow food safety procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized.
• Help reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with health department regulations.
• Operate grills, ovens, slicers and other equipment.
• Collaborate with team to complete orders accurately.
• Be available for early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety

Food prep

Safety procedures

Tools

Grills

Ovens

Slicers

Job description

Essential Functions –

• Food preparation:Cooking patties , fries, chicken strips and other food preparation tasks
• Food safety:Following food safety procedures to prevent cross-contamination and food-borne illnesses
• Kitchen cleanliness:Keeping the kitchen clean and organized
• Waste reduction:Helping to reduce waste
• Health department regulations:Ensuring all health department regulations are met
• Attention to detail:Paying close attention to detail
• Teamwork:Working well with others
• Must be able to work Weekends (Saturdays & Sundays)

Work Environment –

Indoors They often work early mornings, late evenings, weekends

Physical Demands –

• Lifting over 20lbs Standing:Working in a kitchen often involves standing for long periods of time.
• Lifting:BOH staff may need to lift heavy pots, pans, and other items, such as boxes of chicken or patties.
• Bending:BOH staff may need to bend frequently to reach items in low places.
• Repetitive motions:BOH staff may need to perform repetitive motions with their hands, fingers, and wrists.
• Working in different temperatures:BOH staff may need to work in spaces with varying temperatures.

Operating equipment:BOH staff may need to safely operate grills, ovens, slicers, and other equipment.

Required Schedule –

8a.m.to close ( closing time may vary)