Prep Cook

Tupelo Honey - Lenexa; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair Start Wage

Industry-leading employee and family health care offerings

Wellness and Tuition Reimbursements

Accrual of Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Dental, and Disability benefit options

Fast-growth company with advancement opportunities

Job summary

Tupelo Honey - Lenexa is seeking team members eager to grow in their hospitality careers. This role involves executing management directives, preparing diverse food items, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. The position requires at least 6 months of kitchen experience and strong physical stamina. Candidates must have clear communication skills and flexibility in scheduling. This opportunity includes benefits such as tuition reimbursements and health care offerings.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience preferred, but not required.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity; some sort of kitchen experience is necessary.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Execute all directives of management throughout all shifts.
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area.

Skills

Clear communication

Ability to work under pressure

Physical stamina

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity and growth in your hospitality career? Look no further!

Here at Tupelo Honey, we believe "The happiest bees make the best honey" and we are ready to hire team members with a passion to serve our community and foster the brand we love so much.

HONEY POT BENEFITS

• Fair Start Wage
• Industry‑leading employee and family health care offerings
• Wellness and Tuition Reimbursements
• Accrual of Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Dental, and Disability benefit options
• Fast‑growth company with advancement opportunities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute all directives of management throughout all shifts.
• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in ovens, grills, and a variety of kitchen equipment.
• Understand and comply consistently with our standard cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Follow proper cooling, labeling, and rotating procedures of all prepped items.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, walls grills, broilers, sauté burners, convection oven and refrigeration equipment.
• Understand and comply with all chemical labeling, storage and uses.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous restaurant experience preferred, but not required.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity; some sort of kitchen experience is necessary.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds, and use a ladder when necessary.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
• Must have flexibility of schedule.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Must have schedule flexibility to cover all meal periods as needed.
• Must be able to move and process information quickly.