Prep Chef

Flagship Restaurant Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for advancement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A growing restaurant group in Kansas City is seeking kitchen staff to prepare and cook menu items while maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards. Candidates should be team players who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. No prior experience is required, and comprehensive training will be provided. The role offers dining discounts and eligibility for a benefits package including dental and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Physically able to stand, bend, lift, and walk throughout shifts.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, demanding kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and menu items according to specifications.
• Cook menu items to meet quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Assist with inventory management, ensuring proper rotation of stock and reporting any low inventory.
• Maintain a clean and organized prep area, ensuring all tools and equipment are sanitized and in good working order.
• Work efficiently to meet prep and production timelines to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Uphold kitchen cleanliness and safety standards by adhering to proper hygiene and organizational practices.
• Handle food safely, including proper storage and disposal, to maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Team player

Strong work ethic

Detail-oriented

Ability to follow instructions

Read, write, follow instructions

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Career Opportunities with Flagship Restaurant Group

Ambitious. Growing Rapidly. Endless Opportunities.

• Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not required; we’re happy to train the right person.
• You’re a team player who communicates clearly and takes direction well.
• You have a strong work ethic and are committed to maintaining cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• You’re comfortable working in a fast-paced, demanding environment while staying organized and efficient.
• You’re detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and cleanliness.
• You possess the ability to read, write, and follow instructions, working well under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• You’re physically able to stand, bend, lift, and walk throughout your shift, lifting up to 50 pounds when needed.

About the Job:

• Portion and prepare ingredients and menu items according to specifications.
• Prepare and cook menu items to meet quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Follow recipes and maintain a clean workspace to ensure all food is prepared safely and to standard.
• Assist with inventory management, ensuring proper rotation of stock and reporting any low inventory.
• Maintain a clean and organized prep area, ensuring all tools and equipment are sanitized and in good working order.
• Work efficiently to meet prep and production timelines to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Uphold kitchen cleanliness and safety standards by adhering to proper hygiene and organizational practices.
• Handle food safely, including proper storage and disposal, to maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

Why join Flagship Restaurant Group?

• Flagship Restaurant Group is an ever-evolving company empowering our people to follow their passion in the hospitality industry with plenty of opportunities for advancement
• Our modern restaurants are sophisticated and innovative with great earning potential, and each offer a unique culinary experience
• We provide a comprehensive training program in a fun, exciting environment where you’ll thrive
• Delicious dining discounts you can share with friends and family at all our locations
• Our full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our comprehensive benefits package that includes dental, vision, and life insurance
• We create excitement around our team member’s milestones and achievements

At Flagship, we create experiences that leave an impact. This stays true to our employees just as much as our guests. Removing barriers of language, race, sexual orientations, and culture, our team and guests have our promise of being a restaurant group that embraces the concept where everyone belongs. We are committed to empowering growth, instilling hospitality knowledge, and building a career path in an environment of respectful inclusion.

Flagship Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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