Prep Cook

Maple Landing; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Company parties

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Hourly pay $15-17

Job summary

Maple Landing is seeking an experienced Prep Cook for our catering kitchen in Dallas. The role is a 5-day week with weekday mornings 7am-3pm and occasional weekend mornings for catering events. You will prep ingredients, operate ovens and grills, and assist with all aspects of meal production for multiple locations.

Responsibilities include handling ingredients, following chef-prepared lists, and maintaining food safety standards. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as prep cook/line cook.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Physically able to stand and perform tasks for long periods.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for the shift: wash vegetables, chop, season meat.
• Prepare oven, utensils, and grill for shift.
• Store all food properly and sanitize workstations.
• Gather ingredients from fridge/freezer as required by chef.
• Follow prep lists and measure ingredients for stocks and sauces.
• Prepare hot meals, salads, breads and dressings for catering orders.
• Ensure quality of ingredients and food safety standards.

Skills

Prep cook

Line cook

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Compensation: $15-17 an hour depending on experience/qualifications

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Prep Cook to join our catering kitchen team. This schedule will be 5 days a week (weekday mornings 7am-3pm) with availability for weekend mornings required as well. Occasionally, you will work weekend mornings (as early as 5am) when we have catering events scheduled, in addition to the normal weekday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
• Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift
• Storing all food properly
• Sanitizing and cleaning workstations and utensils
• Gather food ingredients from the refrigerator or freezer as required by the chef
• Following prep lists created by chefs.
• Measuring ingredients and seasonings, and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock to be used in the cooking process.
• Preparing hot meals/cold meals/ etc. for all locations
• Preparing dishes, such as entrees or salads.
• Check quality of ingredients
• Prepare salads, breads, salad dressings and sauces as well as other food for catering orders
• Any other duties deemed necessary to the position.

Qualifications

• Availability weekday and weekend mornings.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks
• Proven experience as prep cook/line cook (Minimum 2 years)
• Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift; able to lift up to 50 pounds or more
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Very good communication skills
• Authorized to work in the United States.