Prep-Cook

R365hire; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

R365hire in Memphis, TN is seeking an experienced Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes for restaurant guests, focusing on quality, consistency, and efficiency.

Candidates should have a strong eye for detail, be teachable, and communicate well with teammates. ServeSafe or Food Handler certification is preferred, and you must be able to lift 30+ lbs and stand for long shifts.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential for accurate prep and labeling.
• Teachable mindset to learn kitchen standards and recipes.
• Effective communication with team to coordinate prep items.
• Must be able to lift 30+ lbs and stand for 8+ hours.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler certification preferred or willing to attain it.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food prep areas to ensure sanitary practices.
• Ensure freshness through proper rotation and labeling in the walk-in.
• Taste and season prep items to ensure correct flavor profiles.
• Respond to guest feedback with professionalism and urgency.
• Communicate with the incoming shift about priority prep items.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teachable

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Stand for long shifts

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handler certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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