Prep Cook

The Halal Shack; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Halal Shack in Miami is seeking a Prep Leader to head daily prep and ensure ingredients are ready for service in a fast-paced kitchen. You will maintain quality and consistency while prepping vegetables, proteins, and sauces, and collaborate with the kitchen team for smooth operations.

Ideal candidates bring proven prep cook experience, strong knife skills, and a passion for teamwork and cuisine. This role offers a flexible schedule and opportunities for growth within a lively,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in prep cook or similar kitchen role.
• Excellent knife skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all heavy prep for the day, ensuring everything is ready for service.
• Maintain excellence by adhering to recipes and quality standards during prep.
• Work with fresh ingredients to prepare veggies, proteins, sauces, and components for dishes.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to keep operations running smoothly.
• Follow food safety and hygiene protocols to keep prep areas clean.

Skills

Knife Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced Environment

Job description

Flexible Schedule

Enjoy working 32 weeks during the school term with 20 weeks off when school is closed, or choose to work with our corporate training team and assist with new store openings over the summer!

Competitive Pay

Hourly rate with monthly bonus potential.

Dynamic Environment

Thrive in a lively, student-focused atmosphere at our authentic fusion Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant.

Career Growth

Opportunity for growth in a supportive and engaging work environment.

Your Role:

Prep Leader: Lead all heavy prep for the day, ensuring everything is ready for a smooth and efficient service.

Maintain Excellence: Ensure consistency and adherence to recipes and quality standards while prepping ingredients.

Ingredient Mastery: Work with fresh, high-quality ingredients to prepare veggies, proteins, sauces, and other components needed for dishes.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure everything runs seamlessly and efficiently.

Hygiene Standards: Follow food safety and hygiene protocols diligently, maintaining a clean and organized prep area.

What We’re Looking For:

Experienced Cook: Proven experience as a prep cook or in a similar kitchen role in a fast-paced environment.

Skillful and Efficient: Excellent knife skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work quickly without compromising quality.

Team Player: Strong communication and teamwork abilities to work effectively with the kitchen crew.

Passion for Cuisine: Enthusiasm for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors, with an eagerness to contribute to creating delicious dishes.

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