Prep Cook

Chopt Creative Salad Co.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career advancement

Health benefits

Transit benefits

Paid time off

Meal discounts

Employee assistance

Job summary

Chopt Creative Salad Co. in Nashville is seeking a Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prep, wash, and portion a wide variety of fresh ingredients for the salad line and ensure every station is stocked and ready for service.

You will be responsible for accurate portioning, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and supporting inventory and receiving tasks. Opportunity exists to train in other roles such as Salad Maker and Food Runner as you grow with us.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience is required, preferably in high-volume settings.
• Must move with urgency to keep up with a busy kitchen.
• Strong knife skills or experience preparing ingredients to minimize waste.

Responsibilities

• Prep, cut, wash and assemble a wide variety of ingredients for the salad line.
• Maintain mise en place and ensure stations are stocked with ingredients and supplies.
• Accurately measure and portion ingredients according to recipes for consistency and quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary workspace following DOH regulations.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and organizing inventory to prevent shortages.
• Help with other tasks like dishwashing or cleaning to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Learn different roles through cross-training opportunities such as Salad Maker and Food Runner.

Skills

Restaurant experience

High-volume kitchen

Knife skills

Food safety

Physical stamina

Job description

Do you have an eye for detail and a knack for organization? Do you thrive in a behind-the-scenes role that's crucial to the whole show? If you want to be a part of a team that's changing the way America eats one salad at a time, then you can be a Prep Cook for Chopt! Our Prep Cooks are the culinary masterminds that get all the pieces in place for our frontline team. Without you, the line would be missing its star ingredients, and the show couldn't go on.

Responsibilities:

• Prep, Prep, and More Prep!You'll be the ultimate prep pro, cutting, washing, and preparing a wide variety of fresh, high-quality ingredients for our busy salad line.


• The Mise en Place Master:You'll be responsible for the \"everything in its place\" principle, making sure every station is stocked with the right ingredients and supplies.


• A Wizard with Weight:You'll accurately measure and portion ingredients according to our recipes to ensure consistency and quality.


• A Food Safety Fanatic:You'll keep your work area clean, safe, and sanitized, always following food safety and sanitation protocols.


• The Supply Chain Guardian:You'll help with receiving deliveries and organizing inventory, making sure everything is stored properly and that we don't run out of our fan-favorite ingredients.


• All-Hands-On-Deck Attitude:We're a team, and that means being ready to jump in and help with other tasks like dishwashing or cleaning to make sure the kitchen runs smoothly.


• We're All Cross-Trainers!You'll have opportunities to learn different roles like Salad Maker and Food Runner to become a more well-rounded team member.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Previous restaurant experience is required, experience working in high volume restaurant settings is preferred.


• Must be able to move with urgency and hustle to keep up with the demands of a high-volume kitchen.


• Must have strong knife skills or experience in preparing ingredients to minimize waste and ensure consistent product.


• Must understand and execute food safety and sanitation protocols and maintain a BOH that is compliant with all DOH regulation.


• Standing, stooping, kneeling, walking, wiping, reaching, bending, and lifting are required actions throughout a shift.


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits of working at Chopt:

• Competitive hourly rates and performance-based pay increases


• A clear career path with opportunities for advancement – 50% of all managers started in hourly positions


• Variety of Health and Wellness Benefits


• Pre-Tax Transit and Flexible Spending Benefits


• Generous PTO Policy for all employees


• Discounted meals


• Employee Assistance Resources

Work Conditions/Hours:

• Hours willvary and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.


• All Chopt employees will be hired on a variable hour basis. Hours are scheduled based on performance and business necessities.