Prep Cook

American Social - Boca Raton; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

American Social - Boca Raton is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to support a fast-paced dining operation. You will read order tickets, coordinate cooking steps, and ensure timely, accurate preparation of guest meals while maintaining recipe adherence and high sanitation standards.

The role requires late-night availability, English fluency, and a valid food handling certificate. You will collaborate with staff to deliver consistent quality and presentation each shift.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English with strong reading, writing and speaking skills.
• Attention to detail and a focus on speed and accuracy.
• Good communication with guests and team members throughout shifts.
• Ability to lift items up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Read order tickets and prepare items accordingly.
• Prioritize cooking and preparation times to pace guest meals.
• Prepare food using recipes, portions, and cooking standards.
• Use FIFO to ensure freshness and reduce waste.
• Maintain high production standards: consistency, texture, and temperature.
• Present plates with proper portions and presentation.
• Clean station and tools; sanitize surfaces.
• Assist other staff and maintain a positive attitude.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and administrative procedures.
• Communicate clearly with team; perform maintenance tasks as needed.
• Complete tasks assigned by managers.

Skills

Fluent in English

Attention to detail

Speed and accuracy

Effective communication

Lift up to 30 pounds

Late-night availability

Education

Food handling certificate

Job description

Job Functions:

• Live and embraces American Social Vision and Core Values
• Reports to work on time and prepared for the shift
• Follows all Image and Appearance standards
• Monitors product supply and replenishes stock when necessary
• Reads order tickets and/or listens to what dishes are called to determine what items need to be prepared
• Prioritizes cooking and preparation times of each order to ensure proper pacing of guest meals.
• Accommodate guests' special requests.
• Prepares food items using recipe, proper portioning, and cooking standards to fulfill guests' orders
• Uses FIFO procedures to ensure freshness of product and eliminate waste
• High production standards including, consistency, firmness, and temperature of food
• Ensures food is cooked to standards and guests' specifications
• Ensure proper plate presentation, portioning, and recipe adherence
• Uses proper cooking equipment to prepare food items and to complete food orders
• Cleans station floors, counters, tools, cutting boards, and preparation surfaces using the proper cleaning solutions to ensure station remains sanitized
• Assists other employees as needed
• Demonstrate a helpful, positive attitude at all times to guests and employees
• Understand and adhere to all safety, sanitation, and administrative procedures
• Provide complete and timely communication to other employees throughout the shift
• Is prepared to conduct weekly maintenance duties
• Complete all assigned tasks and duties requested by managers

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Ability to work Late Night shifts, potentially to between 12 AM - 3AM
• Works assigned scheduled shifts
• Food handling certificate required
• Fluent in English; able to speak, read, write
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Ability to transport items up to 30 pounds
• Remain in stationary position for up to 4 hours throughout work shift
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding