Prep Cook

Monarch; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier dining establishment in Dallas is looking for a Prep Cook to assist the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs in food preparation and service. The ideal candidate will have over two years of experience in an upscale, high-volume restaurant and a strong passion for food and hospitality. Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a clean and organized work environment. This role requires physical stamina and a professional demeanor in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prep cook experience required.
• Upscale and high-volume restaurant experience necessary.
• Strong passion and dedication to food and hospitality needed.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs in daily prep.
• Ensure quality of product in preparation.
• Follow recipes and directions from chefs.
• 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

Skills

Prep cook experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Passion for food and hospitality

Professional demeanour

Job description

We greet with gifts, expedite surprises, and deliver what guests don’t know they need from the moment they arrive. Generosity is at our core, and we ensure that the value received will far exceed expectations.

We Make Moments

We don’t miss an opportunity to make a memory worth returning for–whether it's a birthday, anniversary, promotion or simply finding the perfect excuse to grab a drink and go big, we’re going to take you over the top with the unexpected around every corner.

Made with Love

Every element of our restaurants has been painstakingly crafted from top to bottom with love. Our dishes tell stories, and our team is passionately obsessed with creating a custom experience prepared specifically for you.

We are Singular

We turn the traditional notion of fine dining on its ear. Our experience can be imitated, but never duplicated. We pride ourselves on being playful, but with seamless service, impeccable design and flawless food to create a sincere brand of hospitality that is uniquely ours, and second to none.

Evolving with Intention

We’re ready to make our mark in a major way, but with the most deliberate of intentions. Like the dishes making their way out of our kitchen to your table, our recipe for success is created by carefully preparing every detail for each project we take on, from conception to completion.

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.