Prep Cook

Fish City Grill; Prosper (TX); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fish City Grill Prosper, TX is seeking a Line Cook/Prep Cook to prepare, cook and present Serious Seafood according to our standards with PRIDE while maintaining a clean, safe work area. You will follow recipes, monitor temperatures, manage prep and line setup, and work as part of a team to deliver high-quality meals during busy service periods. The role requires 6 months to 1 year of line cook experience, good communication, and the ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent preferred.
• Six months to one year minimum experience as a Prep/Line Cook in a full-service restaurant.
• Able to read recipes and follow specifications.
• Good reading, writing, math and communication skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present seafood items to Fish City Grill standards.
• Maintain safe, sanitary work area and follow safety policies.
• Monitor ticket times and ensure high-quality product.
• Assist with prep, stocking, and station setup.
• Learn and support other line positions to help during peak hours.
• Handle objects safely and maintain kitchen equipment.

Skills

Reading & writing skills

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: FCG Prosper - Prosper, TX 75078, Job Overview Responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting Serious Seafood according to standards and expectations with PRIDE while maintaining a safe, clean and sanitary work area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Live by a servant leadership philosophy to always serve others first.
• Understand, and comply with:
  • All Company policies, procedures, and operating standards.
  • All federal/state/local laws and ordinances.
  • Maintain energy, enthusiasm, passion and P.R.I.D.E. throughout the shift.
  • Maintain a safe, sanitary, and secure environment at all times by cleaning and sanitizing your work station before, during, and after your shift.
  • Use and maintain kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils safely and only for their intended purpose.
  • Return all kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils to their appropriate storage location when no longer in use.
  • Prioritize and complete all assigned prep work, sidework, and station set up for maximum productivity and efficiency.
  • Demonstrate a passion and understanding for food by preparing and portioning all items according to Fish City Grill/ Half Shell's standards, recipes, and specifications.
  • Refer to the Line Check when setting up the station and checking product quality.
  • Adhere to ticket times and flow to ensure our Customers get the highest quality product at all times.
  • Maintain accurate food knowledge of all menu items by being able to describe the ingredients and known allergens.
  • Maintain cost control procedures including efficient energy management procedures within your control.
  • Handle product properly according to safe food handling procedures at all times.
  • Follow proper hand washing methods.
  • Keep food out of the Danger Zone.
  • Adhere to Critical Temperatures for items.
  • Assist with receiving, rotating, labeling, and storing product according to FIFO.
  • Assist in conducting a freezer pull.
  • Avoid cross-contamination.
  • Adhere to standards of handling and holding food products.
  • Utilize all tools properly.
  • Use knives properly; wear a cut glove when appropriate.
  • Handle and use scales properly.
  • Use appropriate colored cutting boards and measuring tools.
  • Calibrate and use a thermometer.
  • Read and follow all recipes.
  • Accurately record waste.
  • Provide awesome hospitality to all Customers.
  • Always have a "do whatever it takes" personality.
  • Give the Customer the right of way.
  • Smile at all Customers you encounter.
  • Remove gloves and apron before entering the front of the house.
  • Perform secondary responsibilities.
  • Assist other Line Cooks by bringing products and equipment to the line.
  • Learn other Line positions to foster teamwork during high volume meal periods.
  • Help Manager with receiving and storing orders.
  • Maintain clean, organized walk-ins, freezers, and other storage locations.
  • Complete assigned opening, ongoing, and closing sidework.
  • Notify a Manager of all Customer complaints.
  • Remain calm at all times.
  • Perform any other tasks or duties as assigned by a Manager.

RequiredSkills

• High school degree or GED preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent preferred.
• Six months to one year minimum experience as a Prep/Line Cook in a full service restaurant; must have knowledge of the cooking techniques utilized in the scope of the Prep/Line position applying for; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good reading, writing, mathematical and communication skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good judgment and decision making abilities.
• Must work well with limited supervision within specific position functions, but must be able to interact with other Team Members to accomplish work.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to spend 100% of working time standing, walking, and reaching.
• Pushing, pulling and lifting objects from a lower to higher position or moving objects horizontally, from position to position.
• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching in narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Climbing and ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps.
• Must be able to carry loads greater than 50 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with our Customers in the primary language of the restaurant.
• Hearing sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.