Prep Cook

Yarzin Sella High-End Food Services; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays off

Generous benefits

Guaranteed 40 hours/week

No weekends

No late nights

Job summary

Yarzin Sella High-End Food Services in Gallatin, TN is hiring a Full-Time Prep Cook to join our culinary team. The role features a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends or late nights and guaranteed 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities include reading and scaling recipes, preparing ingredients, and maintaining high food-safety standards. The position requires 1+ year of culinary experience and ServSafe or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year culinary experience
• ServSafe or equivalent Food Handler’s License
• Able to stand/walk up to 8 hours and lift up to 50 lbs
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and scale recipes and prep sheets.
• Prepare, assemble, and cook items to established standards.
• Perform knife cuts with precision (slicing, dicing, chopping) and complete general prep tasks.
• Prepare ingredients and components for service (vegetables, proteins, sauces, dressings, portion packs).
• Safely operate kitchen equipment including ovens and prep equipment.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards (labeling, dating, storage, FIFO rotation).
• Set up, stock, clean, and break down your station.
• Work closely with the Chef team and communicate needs clearly (inventory, quality, equipment).
• Assist with inventory/restocking and maintain par levels as needed

Skills

Knife skills

Team-first attitude

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prep Cook (Full Time)

No Weekends

• No Late Nights
• Guaranteed 40 Hours

Location: Gallatin, TN

Pay: $18–$19/hour, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday–Friday (No weekends, no late nights)

If you want a stable, weekday schedule with real work-life balance, this is the role for you. We're hiring a Full-Time Prep Cook to join our culinary team in Gallatin, TN.

Why You'll Love This Job

• No weekends
• No late nights
• Guaranteed 40 hours/week (Monday–Friday)
• Paid holidays off: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, plus more
• Generous benefits
• Consistent schedule, steady volume, and a supportive kitchen team

What You'll Do

• Accurately read, interpret, and scale recipes and prep sheets
• Prepare, assemble, and cook items to established standards
• Perform knife cuts with precision (slicing, dicing, chopping) and complete general prep tasks
• Prepare ingredients and components for service (vegetables, proteins, sauces, dressings, portion packs)
• Safely operate kitchen equipment including ovens and prep equipment
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards (labeling, dating, storage, FIFO rotation)
• Set up, stock, clean, and break down your station
• Work closely with the Chef team and communicate needs clearly (inventory, quality, equipment)
• Assist with inventory/restocking and maintain par levels as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of related culinary experience (pizza production experience a plus)
• ServSafe or equivalent Food Handler's License
• Able to stand/walk up to 8 hours and lift up to 50 lbs
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

What We're Looking For

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong knife skills, organization, and attention to detail
• Team-first attitude and openness to feedback
• Passion for preparing high-quality food with consistency and care

Working Conditions

• Noise
• Exposure to fumes, odors, dust, and hazards (e.g., extreme temperatures, slippery/uneven surfaces)

Physical Requirements

Activities: Bend, lift (up to 50 lbs), carry, push, climb, reach, kneel, stoop, walk, stand, climb stairs

Physical Demands: Stand, walk, sit, handle/finger, reach outward/above shoulder, climb, crawl, squat/kneel, bend

Lift/Carry: 10 lbs or less, 11–20 lbs, 21–50 lbs, 51–100 lbs

Push/Pull: 12 lbs or less, 13–25 lbs, 26–40 lbs, 41–100 lbs

Other:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfort standing/walking for up to 8 hours

YARZIN SELLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year related culinary experience
• ServSafe or equivalent Food Handler’s License
• Able to stand/walk up to 8 hours and lift up to 50 lbs
• Authorized to work in the U.S.