Prep Cook

El Molino Snider; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family meals

Benefits available

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Dining discounts

Referral Program

Holidays off

Job summary

Vandelay Hospitality Group is seeking a motivated Prep Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare ingredients according to recipes, portioning and cooking standards, ensuring consistency and quality across menus.

This role emphasizes punctuality, reliability, and efficient work habits to support high-volume service. As a Prep Cook, you will assist the Culinary Manager and kitchen staff, maintain prep standards, and help with daily setup and breakdown.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in hospitality industry.
• Strong knife skills and hot/cold line experience.
• State/local food safety certifications.
• Energetic, accountable and team oriented.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and with leaders in a fast-paced environment.
• Contributes ideas, takes ownership and goes beyond duties.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays.
• Certified for food service as required by State and Local Agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Culinary Manager, Assistant Culinary Manager, and kitchen team with daily tasks.
• Maintain prep standards and all aspects of the culinary program.
• Execute all prep tasks with high accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in daily kitchen setup and breakdown and care for equipment.
• Uphold cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Handle all ingredient prep responsibilities.
• Participate in teamwork and foster a harmonious working climate.
• Embrace change and deliver top results.
• Adhere to state and local food safety guidelines.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety awareness

Organizational skills

Team player

Decision making

Dependable

Flexible schedule

Independence

Physical stamina

Hospitality experience

Job description

Role Summary

A Prep Cook with Vandelay Hospitality is a crucial role responsible for supporting the culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. In this position, you will prepare ingredients according to recipes, portioning, and cooking standards, ensuring consistency and quality. Key duties include maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards, and assisting chefs with various tasks. The Prep Cook supports the team by being punctual, reliable, and efficient, while continuously learning and improving culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Culinary Manager, Assistant Culinary Manager, and all kitchen team members with daily tasks to ensure readiness for service
• Maintain all kitchen prep standards and all aspects of the culinary program
• Execute all assigned prep tasks with the highest possible standards of accuracy and in a timely manner
• Assist in daily setup and break down of the kitchen as requested and take great care of the equipment and facilities
• Consistently uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation
• Assume responsibility for all ingredient prep
• Participate in teamwork and foster harmonious working climate
• Embrace change and deliver top results no matter the obstacle
• Adheres to food service safety and sanitation guidelines as required by State and Local Agencies.

Requirements

• 1+ years of relative experience in hospitality industry
• Great knife skills and experience on hot and cold line
• Maintain proper food certifications specific to State Laws
• Energetic, accountable and team oriented
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong decision-making abilities and the ability to work independently and with all levels of leadership in a fast paced environment
• Contributes ideas, takes ownership, and goes beyond responsibilities to ensure the success of the team
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Certified for food service as required by State and Local Agencies

Perks

• Family meals
• Benefits available
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development and career growth
• Dining discounts at all Vandelay Hospitality Group brands
• Referral Program
• Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and the 4th of July

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid training

Vandelay Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.