Prep Cook

Felipe's Taqueria; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Company Match (up to 4%)

Opportunities to Grow into Cook Roles

Job summary

Felipe's Taqueria is hiring a Prep Cook (Preparador) in New Orleans, LA. You’ll support the scratch kitchen by preparing fresh ingredients, stocking coolers, and ensuring the line runs smoothly for service.

Join a team focused on high-quality Mexican fare, with opportunities to grow into cook roles as you gain skills and experience in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments a plus.
• Understanding of food safety practices and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare all recipes according to Felipe’s standards.
• Follow prep lists and complete tasks in the correct order.
• Measure and portion ingredients correctly.
• Taste food to ensure quality and consistency.
• Set up and stock cold lines with fresh product.
• Assist cooks in keeping the line stocked during service.
• Unload, rotate, and organize deliveries.
• Maintain a clean, organized prep kitchen and refrigerators.
• Assist with cleaning, dishwashing, and trash as needed.

Skills

Food prep

Knife skills

Teamwork

Job description

Prep Cook (Preparador) – Join the Felipe’s Kitchen Team!

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Company Match (up to 4%)

Opportunities to Grow into Cook Roles

If you enjoy working with fresh ingredients, staying organized, and being part of a fast-paced kitchen team, Felipe’s is the place to grow your skills.

About the Role

The Prep Cook (Preparador) is essential to our scratch kitchen. You’ll prepare fresh ingredients and keep our coolers stocked so the kitchen can run efficiently and deliver high-quality food to our guests.

You’ll work closely with Cocineros (Cooks), Kitchen Leads, and the Manager on Duty to ensure everything is prepped correctly and ready for service.

What You’ll Do

Accurately prepare all recipes according to Felipe’s standards

Follow prep lists and complete tasks in the correct order

Measure and portion ingredients correctly

Taste food to ensure quality and consistency

Set up and stock cold lines with fresh product

Assist Cocineros in keeping the line stocked during service

Unload, rotate, and organize deliveries

Follow all food safety and knife safety procedures

Maintain a clean, organized prep kitchen and refrigerators

Assist with cleaning, dishwashing, and trash as needed

Properly care for kitchen equipment and report issues

What We’re Looking For

Passion for food and working in a kitchen

Strong attention to detail and organization

Ability to work quickly and efficiently

Team-first attitude and good communication

Willingness to learn and grow

Knowledge of food safety (training provided)

Why Felipe’s

For over 20 years, Felipe’s has served scratch-made, small-batch Mexican food and hand-squeezed Key Lime Margaritas across New Orleans and Southwest Florida. We’re built on strong teams, fresh food, and real growth opportunities.