Prep Cook

American Social; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

American Social is seeking an experienced line cook in Orlando, FL to support kitchen operations and guest satisfaction. You will follow recipes, maintain FIFO, and ensure accurate plating while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires late-night availability, English fluency, and physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Competitive shifts and a collaborative kitchen environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 or older.
• Late night shifts may be required, potentially 12 AM–3 AM.
• Shifts as scheduled.
• Fluent English (read, write, speak).
• Food safety practices and attention to detail.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Able to stay stationary up to 4 hours.
• Clear communication with guests, management and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Live and embrace American Social Vision and Core Values.
• Reports to work on time and prepared for the shift.
• Follows all image and appearance standards.
• Monitors product supply and replenishes stock when necessary.
• Reads order tickets and calls to determine items to prepare.
• Prioritizes cooking and prep times for guest meals.
• Accommodate guests' special requests.
• Prepares food items using recipe, portions, and standards.
• Uses FIFO to ensure freshness and reduce waste.
• Maintains high production standards: consistency, texture, temperature.
• Cooks food to standards and guest specifications.
• Ensures proper plate presentation and recipe adherence.
• Uses proper cooking equipment for orders.
• Cleans station surfaces and tools to stay sanitized.
• Assists team as needed and maintains a positive attitude.
• Adheres to safety, sanitation, and administrative procedures.
• Communicates clearly with the team throughout the shift.
• Prepares for weekly maintenance tasks.
• Completes all tasks assigned by managers.

Skills

Food handling certificate

English fluency

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 30 lbs

Job description

Job Functions:

• Live and embraces American Social Vision and Core Values
• Reports to work on time and prepared for the shift
• Follows all Image and Appearance standards
• Monitors product supply and replenishes stock when necessary
• Reads order tickets and/or listens to what dishes are called to determine what items need to be prepared
• Prioritizes cooking and preparation times of each order to ensure proper pacing of guest meals.
• Accommodate guests' special requests.
• Prepares food items using recipe, proper portioning, and cooking standards to fulfill guests’ orders
• Uses FIFO procedures to ensure freshness of product and eliminate waste
• High production standards including, consistency, firmness, and temperature of food
• Ensures food is cooked to standards and guests’ specifications
• Ensure proper plate presentation, portioning, and recipe adherence
• Uses proper cooking equipment to prepare food items and to complete food orders
• Cleans station floors, counters, tools, cutting boards, and preparation surfaces using the proper cleaning solutions to ensure station remains sanitized
• Assists other employees as needed
• Demonstrate a helpful, positive attitude at all times to guests and employees
• Understand and adhere to all safety, sanitation, and administrative procedures
• Provide complete and timely communication to other employees throughout the shift
• Is prepared to conduct weekly maintenance duties
• Complete all assigned tasks and duties requested by managers

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Ability to work Late Night shifts, potentially to between 12 AM – 3AM
• Works assigned scheduled shifts
• Food handling certificate required
• Fluent in English; able to speak, read, write
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Ability to transport items up to 30 pounds
• Remain in stationary position for up to 4 hours throughout work shift
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding