Prep Cook

The Greenleigh; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TeleDoc visits

Dental/vision/hearing benefits

Medical equipment assistance

Job summary

The Greenleigh in Houston is seeking a Prep Cook to support the culinary team by preparing high-quality ingredients, maintaining an organized kitchen, and ensuring chefs have what they need to deliver outstanding meals for hotel guests and events.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in quality and consistency, and are passionate about food, we'd love to meet you. The role includes health and safety standards and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as prep cook or in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper handling procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes and written or verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Dependable, positive attitude with willingness to learn and grow.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Capable of standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, slicing, peeling, measuring, and portioning according to recipes and production needs.
• Assist chefs with the preparation of menu items for restaurant service, banquets, catering events, and special functions.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations, prep areas, storage spaces, and kitchen equipment.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, and presentation guidelines.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food products in accordance with food safety standards.
• Receive, organize, and stock kitchen deliveries and inventory.
• Support culinary staff during meal service and event execution as needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow all health department regulations, food safety practices, and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional kitchen environment at all times.

Skills

Prep cooking

Food safety

Kitchen organization

Teamwork

Recipe following

Attention to detail

Flexible schedule

Heavy lifting

Knife handling

Job description

Prep Cook – The Greenleigh, Houston, TX

The Greenleigh River Oaks – Opening Fall 2026. At The Greenleigh, exceptional guest experiences begin in the kitchen. As a Prep Cook, you'll support the culinary team by preparing high-quality ingredients, maintaining an organized kitchen, and ensuring chefs have what they need to deliver outstanding meals for hotel guests and events.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in quality and consistency, and are passionate about food, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, slicing, peeling, measuring, and portioning according to recipes and production needs.
• Assist chefs with the preparation of menu items for restaurant service, banquets, catering events, and special functions.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations, prep areas, storage spaces, and kitchen equipment.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, and presentation guidelines.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food products in accordance with food safety standards.
• Receive, organize, and stock kitchen deliveries and inventory.
• Support culinary staff during meal service and event execution as needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow all health department regulations, food safety practices, and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional kitchen environment at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a prep cook or in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to accurately follow recipes and written or verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Dependable, positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds; ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks; ability to safely use kitchen tools, equipment, and knives.

Benefits & Work Environment

As part of the Makeready collection, we offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks to eligible part-time team members, including TeleDoc visits, dental/hearing/vision benefits, and assistance with medical equipment including diabetic supplies. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

Equal Opportunity

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.