Prep Cook

Red Lobster; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in casual dining is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join their vibrant kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing delicious seafood dishes and ensuring a clean, organized workspace. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive environment that values teamwork and culinary excellence. With a commitment to sustainability and community engagement, you will be part of a family that is passionate about serving high-quality seafood while making a positive impact. Join this dynamic team and contribute to memorable dining experiences for guests.

Benefits

Team member discounts

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for advancement

Community involvement programs

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age; culinary education is a plus.
• Ability to withstand higher temperatures and perform physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Prep food items for cooking and maintain a clean work area.
• Ensure correct ingredients are available for the culinary team.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organization skills

Ability to follow recipes

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Job Overview
Would you like to prepare delicious seafood dishes for our guests and play a critical role in the kitchen? A Prep Cook at Red Lobster is an important kitchen position where you will prep food items to be cooked and maintain a clean, organized work area. Prep Cooks are also responsible for food storage and ensuring the correct ingredients are readily available for our culinary team.

What You Need to Succeed

1. The Willingness and Ability to Cross-Train and Work in Multiple Positions – We believe in the concept of ONE Kitchen, where your training and flexibility will enable you to become an expert in all Heart of House roles.
2. Skills to Make the Grade – Multi-tasking, organization skills, and ability to follow recipes to assist in creating delicious dishes.
3. Job Qualifications – Must be at least 18 years of age; any culinary education is a plus!
4. Perform the Physical Demands – Remain on your feet for several hours at a time, be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds, ability to withstand higher temperatures, bend, kneel, and stoop.

BIG plans are on the horizon for Red Lobster. Our team and restaurants are great today, but our future is even better. There is no better time than now to join the Red Lobster Family!

Great Seafood
You can be proud of the food you serve. The tremendous variety of seafood makes us the perfect destination for seafood lovers. Our annual “Ultimate Events” like Lobsterfest, Crabfest, and Endless Shrimp are more widely known than practically any other restaurant.

You will serve fish at a premium standard. We are a global pioneer and an industry leader in Seafood Sustainability. With seafood served from over 30 countries, Red Lobster has a long-standing commitment to sustainable fishing and farming. We are a founder and current member of the Global Aquaculture Alliance and a current member of the National Fisheries Institute. Our team is proud to be known for not serving any endangered species on the menu and for buying only from fisheries that are sustainably managed through BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) standards.

Great People
You will work at a destination for celebration. Our restaurants have a rich history of hosting birthdays, anniversaries, receptions, reunions, and other important memorable occasions.

You are part of an amazing family. Our restaurants are a place where you can both make friends and find a mentor. It’s important that our family of team members flourish, learn, and grow. Our RL Cares program, for instance, is designed to help team members with unplanned expenses in times of great need.

You give back to the community. Our RL Shares program donates millions of pounds of food to Food Banks and Food Shelters across the country – making a significant difference for the homeless and hungry in the communities where we operate.

Great Results
The #1 Seafood Restaurant Company in the US. Opened in 1968, we have earned an exceptional name, brand recognition, and reputation.

The #1 casual dining employer for our size. (Forbes Magazine 2016 List of America’s Best Employers and 2016 List of Canada’s Best Employers)

A restaurant that is loved. Our ratings are among the highest in casual dining for restaurant followers and consumer engagement.

Position
RLUSA_0170 Prep Cook

Job Type
4143BR

About the company

Red Lobster Hospitality LLC is an American casual dining restaurant chain headquartered in Orlando, Florida.