Part-Time Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Mediterranean Kitchen

TKS Restaurants; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

New School Mediterranean in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Prep Cook to support our culinary team in a fast-paced setting. You will prepare and portion ingredients, maintain a clean prep area, and follow food safety guidelines to ensure top quality dishes.

This part-time role requires basic food-safety knowledge, ability to stand long hours, and strong teamwork. Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not required; ServSafe is a plus, and a keen eye for detail will help you excel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently in a team environment.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation setting is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion ingredients according to recipes and kitchen standards, including washing, peeling, chopping, and measuring.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the prep area, including proper storage of food items and disposal of waste.
• Assist with inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages to the kitchen supervisor.
• Dish Washing.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Support the culinary team by promptly completing prep tasks to facilitate timely meal service.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation practices

Teamwork

Knife skills

Measuring ingredients

Time management

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

New School Mediterranean in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Prep Cook to support our culinary team in a fast-paced setting. You will prepare and portion ingredients, maintain a clean prep area, and follow food safety guidelines to ensure top quality dishes.

This part-time role requires basic food-safety knowledge, ability to stand long hours, and strong teamwork. Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not required; ServSafe is a plus, and a keen eye for detail will help you excel.