Prep Cook

Hussong; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Prep Cook to join their energetic team. In this role, you will prepare and cook a variety of dishes while ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety. Ideal candidates will have previous prep cook experience, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. Join a fun and family-like atmosphere that values every team member and offers opportunities for growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a prep cook preferred.
• Must be willing to attain certification if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe food-handling practices.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients through effective rotation.
• Taste all prep to ensure it's cooked and seasoned correctly.
• Respond to guest feedback professionally.
• Communicate with the incoming shift about prep priorities.

Skills

Attention for detail

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift 30+ lbs

Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Teachable

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Join the Hussong’s family! We’re all about creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, and it all starts with the incredible team we build together. We’re on the lookout for passionate, energetic individuals who love hospitality and want to be part of a lively, welcoming environment. At Hussong’s Mexican Cantina, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll discover a fun, family-like atmosphere where kindness, respect, and integrity set us apart. If you’re ready to work somewhere that values YOU and offers a vibrant, exciting place to grow and learn, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for an experienced Prep Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a prep cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

You also have an attention for detail, possess solid knife technique, and can manage multiple prep-projects at one time. You excel at keeping an organized and clean walk-in and are committed to ensuring that your co-workers do the same. You take seriously the responsibility of tracking waste and communicate with your managers when something in the waste log is of concern.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients through effective rotation and labeling of product in the walk in.
• Taste, taste, taste. Ensure all prep is cooked and seasoned correctly.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.
• Communicate with the incoming shift as to what prep items need to be completed/prioritized.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a prep cook preferred.
• Attention for detail
• Teachable.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Complete our short application today!