Kitchen Prep

Fogo de Chão; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Voluntary benefits package

Pet Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Fogo de Chão in West Covina, CA is hiring Kitchen Prep to support the salad bar, sides and desserts with efficient prep and presentation. You will help manage inventory, maintain quality, and keep storage areas organized while ensuring cleanliness and safety.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work weekends/holidays in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The position offers full-time, hourly benefits and company-paid protections where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be able to transport objects up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work at a quick pace.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support through preparation and proper presentation of salad bar items, sides and desserts.
• Maintain high quality of inventory and fresh produce.
• Manage inventory levels and storage areas.
• Track expiration dates on products.
• Keep kitchen equipment and areas clean.
• Complete opening and closing shift duties as directed.

Skills

physical stamina

ability to lift 50 lbs

fast-paced work

Job description

At Fogo de Chão, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco.

Our mission is to ignite fire and joy to care for our team, our guests, and our communities.

We believe better futures start when we bring our best to the table every day to Feed a Purposeful Future – starting with our team members.

We feed our teams with fulfilling job opportunities, making space around the table so everyone feels welcome.

At Fogo, we’ll provide you with a fulfilling career with professional and personal growth opportunities at every level.

Our values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility and Deixa Comigo (we’ve got you!) are more than just words, it’s how we do things every day.

Now Hiring / Immediately Hiring: Kitchen Prep Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides support through preparation and proper presentation of all salad bar items, side dishes and desserts according to recipe in an efficient manner.
• Ensures that the quality of all inventory and fresh produce are of the highest standards.
• Proper management of inventory levels including the storage area.
• Assists management with tracking of expiration dates on all products.
• Maintains cleanliness of all kitchen equipment and areas.
• Completes any beginning or closing shift duties as directed by management.

Requirements:

• Must be able to transport objects up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and work at a quick pace.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time, hourly Team Members on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

Additionally, company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed.

We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage, Permanent Life, and Pet Insurance.

Part-Time Team Members are offered a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Health plan in addition to Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.

Coverage for these plans can start as early as the first of the month following your hire date.

Additionally, Part-Time Team Members are offered enrollment in voluntary benefits, including Pet Insurance, Legal, and ID Protection.

Fogo de Chão is an Equal Opportunity & E Verify Employer

This position has a pay range that starts at $16.90 and goes up to $22.90.

Your rate is dependent upon your relevant work experience.

At Fogo de Chão, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco.

Our mission is to ignite fire and joy to care for our team, our guests and our communities.

We believe better futures start when we bring our best to the table every day to Feed a Purposeful Future – starting with our team members.

We feed our teams with fulfilling job opportunities, making space around the table so everyone feels welcome.

At Fogo, we’ll provide you with a fulfilling career with professional and personal growth opportunities at every level.

Our values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility and Deixa Comigo (we’ve got you!) are more than just words, it’s how we do things every day.