Prep Cook

Ontario Trillium Foundation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

El Mercado is seeking a kitchen prep team member in San Antonio to support fast-casual service. You will prepare ingredients ahead of service, chop vegetables, and portion proteins to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

You will follow recipes, maintain basic food safety, and thrive in a loud, high-volume environment while collaborating with teammates to deliver consistent bowls and burritos.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to listen, understand, and respond to team member and guest requests in a loud environment.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Food preparation skills (ingredient prep, chopping, portioning)
• Organization and workstation setup
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions
• Basic food safety knowledge

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients ahead of service, such as chopping vegetables, portioning proteins, and organizing items to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Food prep

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Follow recipes

Food safety basics

Job description

Description

Prepares ingredients ahead of service, such as chopping vegetables, portioning proteins, and organizing items to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements

Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced work environment.

Ability to listen, understand, and respond to team member and guest requests in a loud environment.

Must be able to work well as part of a team.

Food preparation skills (ingredient prep, chopping, portioning)

Organization and workstation setup

Ability to follow recipes and instructions

Basic food safety knowledge

Company Information

We are El Mercado, a fast-casual restaurant concept focused on Mexican cuisine, designed to combine authenticity, operational efficiency, and bold flavors. Our menu centers on bowls and the option to turn it into a burrito. Made with fresh ingredients, bringing together traditional Mexican flavors with a modern counter-service format built to deliver quality, speed, and consistency.