Prep Cook

Monarch Restaurants; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Restaurants in Dallas, Texas, seeks a skilled Prep Cook to support the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in a high-volume restaurant setting, demonstrating a passion for food and hospitality.

The Prep Cook will assist in daily preparations, ensure food quality, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prep cook experience required.
• Experience in upscale and high-volume restaurants is necessary.
• Strong dedication to food and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef and Sous Chefs in prep and service.
• Ensure quality of product in preparation.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Skills

Prep cook experience

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Professional demeanor

Job description

Reporting Structure

A Prep Cook will report directly to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef management team with a dotted line relationship to the Corporate Executive Chef and Chef/Owner Danny Grant.

What You Will Do

• Assist and follow the direction of the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs in daily prep and service
• Ensure quality of product in preparation
• Complete tasks in an efficient and timely manner
• Follow recipes and chef’s direction on all menu items
• Strive to uphold excellence in food quality and performance
• Communicate clearly with Sous Chefs and kitchen staff
• Prep and cook while working smart, clean, organized, and calculate
• Maintain an organized work station and shared storage facilities
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following sanitation standards, complying with health and legal regulations and maintaining security systems
• Maintain a friendly and professional demeanor at all times in a fast-paced environment

What You Need To Bring To The Table

• 2+ years of prep cook experience
• Upscale and high-volume restaurant experience necessary
• Strong passion and dedication to food and hospitality
• Polished, professional and energetic approach cooking
• Ability to work well in a systems-driven environment
• Ability to be adaptable and abide by policies and values of company
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

This role requires the ability to move and lift up to 25 lbs. Standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods of time and ensuring a professional appearance in a clean uniform are also required.

Maple Hospitality Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting an inclusive culture. MHG does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.