Prep Cook

Hooky Entertainment; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Growth

Team Member Perks - discounts on Movie

Job summary

Es Vedra Cinemas is seeking a Prep Cook to support management by communicating daily prep tasks, prioritizing duties, and ensuring food safety and sanitation in a fast‑paced kitchen. You will learn multiple line positions, operate kitchen equipment safely, prep according to recipes, keep stations clean, and work with the team to deliver consistent quality during holidays, nights, and weekends.

Must have HS Diploma or GED, be at least 18, hold a State Food Handler certificate, and have previous

Qualifications

• High safety, sanitation and food handling standards.
• Able to take direction and work together as a team.
• Work calmly and execute job duties effectively under pressure.
• Hospitality-minded attitude; friendly, outgoing and guest focused.

Responsibilities

• Learn multiple line positions.
• Properly operate kitchen equipment.
• Ensure stations are set up and ready for the shift.
• Prep food according to recipes and proper safety, sanitation and food handling standards.
• Keeps stations, prep areas, equipment, tools and coolers clean and maintained.
• Preps all menu items according to company recipes and standards.
• Complies with portion control, quality control and prep recipes.
• Practices label, date, initial and rotate procedures.
• Properly communicate with management and others.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety standards

Teamwork

Under pressure

Guest focus

Education

HS Diploma/GED

18+ years old

State Food Handler certificate

Prep/line cook experience

Holiday/weekend availability

Job description

About Us

Welcome to Es Vedra Cinemas, your ultimate out-of-home entertainment destination! With 18 locations across 6 states, we go beyond the traditional movie experience to bring you movies, bowling, games, and much more—all under one roof. At Es Vedra Cinemas, we believe entertainment should be immersive, exciting, and unforgettable. Whether you're catching the latest blockbuster on the big screen, striking down pins at our state-of-the-art bowling alleys, or diving into action-packed arcade games, we offer something for everyone—from casual fun‑seekers to dedicated thrill‑chasers. Our mission is to create exceptional entertainment experiences where families, friends, and communities come together.

Job Description

Prep Cook will communicate with management teams to ensure they are notified of specific prep tasks that need to be done, and in what order. Prep Cook will complete the daily prep list but prioritize extra duties that are given to them by management. Ensure we practice responsible food safety and sanitation by following best practices and keeping our kitchens clean and maintained.

Job Responsibilities

• Learn multiple line positions
• Properly operate kitchen equipment
• Ensure stations are set up and ready for the shift
• Prep food according to recipes and proper safety, sanitation and food handling standards
• Keeps stations, prep areas, equipment, tools and coolers clean and maintained
• Preps all menu items according to company recipes and standards
• Complies with portion control, quality control and prep recipes
• Practices label, date, initial and rotate procedures
• Properly communicate with management and others
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Required Skills

• High safety, sanitation and food handling standards
• Able to take direction and work together as a team
• Work calmly and execute job duties effectively under pressure
• Hospitality-minded attitude; friendly, outgoing and guest focused

Education & Experience

• HS Diploma or GED certificate
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• State Food Handler certificate required
• Previous experience as a prep or line cook preferred
• Availability to work during holidays, nights, and weekends with increased hours during peak times

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, climbing stairs
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
• Able to work in an environment with loud noise, flashing lights and repetitive motion

Team Member Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Growth
• Team Member Perks - discounts on Movies, Attractions, and F&B!

Es Vedra Cinemas is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.