Prep Cook

The Shack Slice & Brews; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and passionate team at a locally owned restaurant known for its exceptional wings and made-from-scratch menu items. As a prep cook, you'll play a vital role in our fast-paced kitchen, preparing a variety of delicious recipes and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an energetic environment filled with great food, sports, and live music. If you have a passion for culinary arts and thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere, we would love to have you as part of our family!

Benefits

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• Must obtain Food Handlers certification and be 18 years or older.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various recipes including sauces, meats, and seafood.
• Clean and sanitize workstation and follow cooking procedures.
• Assist kitchen staff and ensure food quality and safety.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Time Management

Education

Food Handlers Certification

Tools

Kitchen Utensils

Cooking Equipment

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Be part of the Heart of the Shack, join our Back of House Team who are enthusiastic, compassionate, and team oriented. The ideal Heart of the Shack crew member possesses the passion to show their culinary abilities in a fast-paced kitchen. We believe the success of our restaurant is reflected in the Heart of the Shack Team. Are you ready to be a part of our Team?!

Company Overview:
The Shack Restaurants takes pride in being a locally owned business providing the Best Wings in our city since 2009! The Shack is not only known for the best wings in town but also for our delicious made from scratch menu items like burgers, appetizers, salads, and more. We offer a great atmosphere with sports, live music venues accompanied with great cocktails, and a great selection of beers.

Job Summary:
As a prep cook at The Shack Restaurants, you will prepare various recipes like sauces, meats, seafood, poultry, etc., using the proper utensils and equipment. There are also recipes that require hand-breaded foods.

Responsibilities:

• Promote, work, and conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the mission of THE SHACK RESTAURANTS.
• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepare a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
• Use the Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products; do not rely on the memory of oneself or others.
• Weigh or measure ingredients.
• Portion according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Wash, peel, and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Make special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches.
• Stir and strain soups and sauces.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas.
• Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed.
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
• Promptly inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly.
• Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
• Complete opening and closing checklists and assist others in opening and closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs.

Qualifications:
Qualifications for prep cook require obtaining Food Handlers certification, must be 18 years of age or older, and must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.