Prep Cook

The Kitchen American Bistro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and Paid Sick Time

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

Disability

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Referral Program

Store discount

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Recognition and Loyalty

Job summary

The Kitchen American Bistro in Austin is seeking a prep cook to assist with scratch-made meals and support line cooks in a modern, rustic setting. The role emphasizes high energy, positivity, and community connection through service, food, and drink.

The ideal candidate is motivated, eager to learn, adaptable, and ready to grow within the company. A collaborative team environment and opportunities for advancement are highlighted.

Qualifications

• One year of experience or comparable.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrate integrity in all areas, personal and professional.
• Ability to operate effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of meals.
• Properly measures ingredients and assembles them per chef’s specifications.
• Wash, peel, and prepare raw food; chop vegetables and make salads.
• Cut and portion different types of meat.
• Portion the food and prepare dishes for plating.
• Ensure leftovers are stored properly.
• Test food temperatures at specified intervals.
• Clean and organize refrigerators, coolers, and dry storage; restock as needed.
• Follow food safety and temperature standards.
• Open and close the restaurant and perform related tasks.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Team player

Communication skills

Adaptable

Food safety

18+

Attention to detail

Tools

Food scales

Job description

Summary

The Kitchen Bistro in Austin is a community gathering spot featuring a seasonal menu and shared plates set in a modern, rustic atmosphere. The prep cook is responsible for assisting in the preparation of excellent meals from scratch as well as assisting with other back-of-house duties. Our line cooks support the team and help to create and maintain an exciting, inviting, and progressive environment. This person should be a high-energy and positive individual who will help foster connections with friends, family, and the community through service, food, and drink. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable. We offer a unique, fun environment with the opportunity to grow within the company.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of meals.
• Properly measures ingredients and assembles them in accordance with the chef’s specifications. Use a scale to ensure proper portioning of food items.
• Wash, peel, and prepare raw food products; chop vegetables and make salads.
• Cut and portion different types of meat.
• Portions the food and prepares the dishes for plating.
• Ensure leftover food is stored properly.
• Test the temperature of foods at specified intervals.
• Cleans, organizes and maintains refrigerators, coolers, and dry storage areas. Restock items as needed. Keep track of ingredient quantities and ensure there are always enough.
• Understands and complies with food safety and temperature standards.
• Open and close the restaurant and perform related work as requested.
• Ability to perform objectives in a timely and efficient manner with a focus on quality while always maintaining a positive and professional approach with coworkers.
• Promote and embrace the restaurant’s community and culture by demonstrating respect, positive energy, dependability, honesty, initiative, outgoing nature, and a pleasant, professional appearance.
• Support the restaurant's vision and responsibility of being eco-conscious.
• Assist the team as needed. Perform related work as requested; model and promote teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must possess solid knowledge of the restaurant food industry and be able to take instruction well.
• One year of experience or comparable. Desire to expand restaurant knowledge.
• Superior temperament, adaptable nature, and good communication skills.
• Demonstrate integrity in all areas, both personal and professional.
• Must be able to operate effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly.
• The ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Working Conditions

• Ability to perform all functions at the restaurant level.
• Working with hot, cold, and potentially hazardous equipment as well as operating office equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk.
• May be required to work in very warm or cold conditions for an extended period of time.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 45 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Operation of any high-pressure steam boiler or high-temperature water boiler.
• The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Salary

• $17.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits we offer for Full-Time Employees!

• PTO and Paid Sick Time
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Disability
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Referral Program
• Store discount
• Educational Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition and Loyalty Programs
• Advancement Opportunities
• Great Company Culture and Community Involvement!

The Kitchen is an EEO Employer. The responsibilities and physical demands described here describe the essential nature and level of work performed and are representative of those that are to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Position remains open for one week following the initial post or until filled.