Prep Cook

Hotel Lucine; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

A luxury hotel is seeking a disciplined Prep Cook to support kitchen operations at Wilhelm und Werner Brasserie. The role emphasizes precision in daily ingredient preparation, maintaining organized and clean workstations, and ensuring food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have kitchen experience, a strong understanding of culinary techniques, and a commitment to quality. The position requires availability for various shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or as a prep cook preferred; fine dining experience is a plus.
• Strong knife skills and understanding of culinary techniques.
• Ability to work in a structured, high-standard environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients according to established recipes and specifications.
• Execute knife work, portioning, and basic cooking techniques.
• Maintain organized and clean prep stations.

Skills

Knife skills

Culinary techniques understanding

Attention to detail

Job description

The Faust Hotel
New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA

Description

Excellence begins long before service.

Wilhelm und Werner Brasserie, the culinary destination inside The Faust Hotel, is seeking a disciplined and detail-oriented Prep Cook to support our refined kitchen operations. In a luxury restaurant, preparation is the foundation of perfection — and this role is essential to delivering a seamless, elevated dining experience.

Compensation: $15.00 hourly

Position Overview

The Prep Cook is responsible for executing daily mise en place with precision, organization, and care. Working alongside our culinary leadership, this role ensures that every ingredient is prepared to exacting standards, enabling flawless execution during service.

This position is ideal for a culinary professional who values structure, craftsmanship, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients according to established recipes and specifications
• Execute knife work, portioning, and basic cooking techniques with precision
• Maintain organized and immaculately clean prep stations
• Properly label, date, and store all products according to food safety standards
• Assist line cooks and chefs with daily kitchen preparation needs
• Support inventory rotation and waste control procedures
• Uphold strict sanitation and health compliance standards
• Contribute to a disciplined, team-focused kitchen culture

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or prep experience preferred; fine dining experience a plus
• Strong foundational knife skills and understanding of culinary techniques
• Ability to work efficiently in a structured, high-standard environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and consistency
• Reliable, professional, and team-oriented
• Availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

At Wilhelm und Werner, refinement starts at the prep table. If you take pride in precision, organization, and contributing to culinary excellence behind the scenes, we invite you to apply and become part of our distinguished team.

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