NW - Prep Cook

Educational Catering; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Catering in Fort Worth, TX is hiring a dependable Prep Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You will prepare fresh ingredients and assemble breakfast and lunch items for service.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-3:00 PM. You should be organized, punctual, and able to follow recipes and portion standards.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook or food service experience preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to follow recipes and portion standards
• Ability to stand for extended periods

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and food items for daily service
• Wash, cut, slice, chop, and portion vegetables, meats, and other ingredients
• Prepare sandwiches, salads, grab-and-go items, desserts, and other menu items
• Follow recipes and proper portion sizes
• Set up and stock kitchen stations before service
• Label, date, rotate, and properly store food
• Follow FIFO procedures to maintain freshness and reduce waste
• Monitor food temperatures and follow food safety procedures
• Keep prep areas, equipment, and workstations clean and sanitized
• Assist cooks during breakfast and lunch service as needed
• Restock ingredients and supplies throughout the shift
• Assist with receiving and putting away deliveries
• Complete opening, closing, and cleaning duties
• Follow all company, food safety, and workplace safety procedures

Skills

Food preparation

Knife skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Fort Worth, TX 76179Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Restaurant - Food ServicePrep Cook

We are looking for a dependable, hardworking, and organized Prep Cook to join our food service team. The Prep Cook plays an important role in preparing fresh ingredients and food items to ensure our kitchen is ready for fast and efficient breakfast and lunch service.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-3:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and food items for daily service
• Wash, cut, slice, chop, and portion vegetables, meats, and other ingredients
• Prepare sandwiches, salads, grab-and-go items, desserts, and other menu items
• Follow recipes and proper portion sizes
• Set up and stock kitchen stations before service
• Label, date, rotate, and properly store food
• Follow FIFO procedures to maintain freshness and reduce waste
• Monitor food temperatures and follow food safety procedures
• Keep prep areas, equipment, and workstations clean and sanitized
• Assist cooks during breakfast and lunch service as needed
• Restock ingredients and supplies throughout the shift
• Assist with receiving and putting away deliveries
• Complete opening, closing, and cleaning duties
• Follow all company, food safety, and workplace safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, and takes pride in preparing quality food. The ideal candidate can follow directions, work efficiently, and stay organized in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook or food service experience preferred
• Dependable and punctual
• Basic knife and food preparation skills
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to follow recipes and portion standards
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move food and kitchen supplies
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Positive and professional attitude

If you enjoy preparing fresh food and being an important part of a successful kitchen team, we would love to hear from you.