Prep Cook

P.F. Chang's; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a unique restaurant concept that celebrates life, family, and food. As a Prep Cook, you'll be integral to our scratch kitchen, preparing food according to established recipes while ensuring safety and sanitation standards. This role offers opportunities for advancement and a supportive environment where you can thrive. Enjoy benefits like vacation pay, paid training, and exclusive employee discounts, all while working in a fast-paced, teamwork-oriented atmosphere. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with us, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Vacation Pay

Paid Training

Uniform Provided

Free Meals

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Ability to learn restaurant menu and recipes.
• Knowledge of all chemicals used in the building.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items to company specifications.
• Assist with stocking and organizing kitchen stations.
• Uphold high sanitation and food service safety standards.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Ability to Multi-task

Knowledge of Kitchen Sanitation

Education

Food Handler’s Card

Job description

Hiring immediately for full-time and part-time / hourly Prep Cooks, Pastry Cooks or Cooks.

Benefits We Offer :

• Vacation pay
• Competitive pay
• Paid on the job training
• Opportunities for advancement – we promote from within
• Uniform (shirt / hat) provided at no cost
• Free meal / food provided per shift
• Employee referral program
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas at most locations
• Financial support from the employee-funded Lucky Cat Fund Assistance during times of hardship
• For qualifying team members

Job Summary :

A Prep Cook, Pastry Cook, or Cook accommodates guest’s needs by preparing food according to established recipes and procedures as well as following safety and sanitation guidelines. Prep Cook assists the Line Cooks and chefs with a variety of preparation tasks, including chopping vegetables, preparing other ingredients, putting together completed entrees, making salads, and preparing the components of a dish.

Job Responsibilities :

• Prepare all food items to company specifications, including cleaning and cutting the ingredients, and may assist in cooking food items
• Assists with stocking and organizing daily and weekly deliveries, and setting up the restaurant kitchen stations
• Responsible for the setup, operation, break down, and cleaning of all kitchen equipment
• May need to assist with washing dishes, sweeping / mopping floors, cleaning and maintaining equipment, sanitizing utensils, etc.
• Uphold our high restaurant kitchen sanitation and food service safety standards

Job Requirements :

• Previous experience not required – we will train you
• Have a current Food Handler’s Card, or ability obtain, where applicable.
• Ability to learn restaurant menu and recipes and follow uniform standards.
• Knowledge of all chemicals used in the building
• Excellent customer service skills and etiquette
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced teamwork environment
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
• Comfortable standing for extended periods of time, able to lift up to 30 lbs. and continuously bend, reach and twist
• Must be at least 18 years old

Why work for us?

Because it’s more than a job. We are passionate people doing meaningful work, motivated by our purpose : To celebrate life, family, and food.

P.F. Chang’s is a unique concept like no other restaurant; a scratch kitchen and concept you can take pride in. We believe in P.F. Chang’s – 29 years strong and still growing, sharing, and celebrating each day!