Prep Cook

Maggiano's Little Italy; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular Italian restaurant chain is seeking Prep Cooks for its Dallas location. Responsibilities include ingredient preparation and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Ideal candidates should have prior restaurant experience and a friendly demeanor. Opportunities for both part-time and full-time work are available, along with a benefits package including health, dental, and paid sick leave.

Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Willing to maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Ability to safely transport containers weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Must be punctual and flexible with schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for menu items.
• Maintain food quality standards.
• Assist servers in food preparation.

Skills

Previous restaurant experience

Friendly and courteous attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Prep Cook

Posted: 9/27/2025

Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 / hour

Location: TX, Dallas - NorthPark

Description

IMMEDIATELY HIRING - Prep Cooks

Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities! Text APPLY to 972-203-6224

✦ Overtime eligibility for schedules over 40 hours/week

✦ Paid Sick Leave benefits available in applicable states

✦ Benefits package with health, dental and life - View our full benefits page at maggianosjobs.com/benefits.html

✦ Authentic family recipes

✦ Lots of other perks and discounts

Responsibilities

Job summary: Responsible for first step preparation of menu items, readying foods, garnishes and condiments to be transported and/or stored for use on line or for service.

Essential functions:

• Prepare ingredients needed for recipes of menu items
• Comprehend and follow designated pars in determining preparation quantities
• Use equipment as prescribed in preparation of menu items
• Safely and efficiently use knives and other utensils necessary to complete preparation of menu items
• Prepare food items according to prescribed recipes
• Master functions specific to menu item preparation requirements
• Operate all functions of position alone and without assistance if necessary
• Assist servers in cutting lemons and preparing garnishes
• Perform calmly and effectively under pressure
• Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure safety
• Maintain food quality standards
• Communicate problems to management immediately
• Inventory supplies and communicate needs to management

Accountabilities:

Must be willing and able to:

• Make appropriate judgment calls under stressful conditions
• Maintain clean and orderly work area throughout shift and leave it ready for business for the following shift
• Follow proper hand washing procedures
• Be responsible for the material in the Maggiano’s Little Italy employee safety manual and employee handbook
• Follow sanitation guidelines according to standing operation procedures

Qualifications

Qualification standards:

Prefer previous restaurant experience or the equivalent.

Must be willing and able to:

• Meet personal schedule requirements punctually
• Project a friendly, courteous and pleasant attitude
• Provide a clean, well manicured persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant
• Safely transport containers which weigh up to 30 pounds
• Stand and/or walk for an entire shift
• Safely transport items to and from the kitchen on a slick and uneven surface and stairs where applicable
• Safely move about in all areas of the restaurant
• Work a variable and flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays
• Perform in limited physical space with variable ventilation, smoke and extreme temperatures
• Read a thermometer

Maggiano's Little Italy truly is a very special group of restaurants. Technically, we're a "chain," but in principle, we're more like an extended family. Each restaurant is similar in menu and philosophy but is built to reflect the history of its host city. Inside, high-energy, full-service dining rooms reminiscent of pre-war Little Italy, elegant banquet facilities and customer-friendly carryout leave no doubt you're visiting an authentic Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant.

Magganos Little Italy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and e-Verify Employer.

At Maggiano's Little Italy we strive to celebrate the differences that make a good company great and to leverage individual strengths to create an innovative, inclusive and unified team