Prep Cook

Art & Jake's Sports Bar; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Art & Jake's Sports Bar is seeking a reliable Prep Cook to support our kitchen team during busy service times. You will label, prep, and assemble ingredients, maintain a clean workstation, and help execute recipes with speed and accuracy.

This role requires teamwork, strong communication, and a commitment to food safety and quality in a fast-paced, high-volume bar and grill setting. We offer extensive training, competitive wages, and opportunities to grow with a family-friendly neighborhood spot.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food preparation and handling.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and safety procedures.
• Capacity to work well in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine kitchen tasks and assist with meal prep.
• Label, stock and organize ingredients for efficient service.
• Measure ingredients, wash and chop vegetables, and prep meats.
• Set up workstations and follow recipes for cooking.
• Help reduce sauces and complete simple dishes like salads.
• Maintain clean, sanitized surfaces and proper storage of items.
• Support kitchen staff to ensure timely service.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

Company Overview

We are a high-volume sports bar and grill, a neighborhood favorite for families and individuals to celebrate a special occasion, catch the big game or just to have lunch or dinner. With over 100 TVs showing all sporting events, there is never a dull moment in our bar. We provide a fast paced and exciting environment for our staff, and we also provide the tools to for our staff to be successful. We only use the best ingredients available to make every meal remarkable.

Benefits

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

Job Summary

A Prep Cook is responsible for providing a supportive role to kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and ingredients. Their duties include organizing and labeling food items in storage closets, performing tasks like chopping ingredients and sanitizing their workstation during and after service.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine kitchen tasks.
• Follow the prep list created to plan duties.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep.
• Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes.
• Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food.
• Prepare simple dishes, such as salads and entrees.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
• Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven food preparation and food handling experience.
• Working knowledge of proper food handling procedures.
• The ability to follow standardized recipes.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to work in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

Benefits / Perks

• An extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance