Prep Cook (06855) - 604 N Big Spring St

Domino's Pizza; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Domino’s Prep Cook position in Midland, TX supports a fast-paced kitchen by ensuring safe handling and timely preparation of products for line cooks. The role emphasizes organization, dating, and rotation of food items to maintain quality and safety.

Ideal candidates bring 1 year restaurant experience or a willingness to learn, with strong time management and teamwork. Texas Food Handler certification is required; training is provided on the job.

Qualifications

• Food safety awareness and proper handling of products.
• 1 year restaurant experience (a plus).
• Texas Certified Food Handler certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all food safety guidelines and procedures.
• Receive truck deliveries and inspect for damage or missing items.
• Date, rotate, and store products on the day of delivery.
• Pull data for prepping needs 48 hours in advance.
• Prepare products per Domino’s standards.
• Proof dough for 24 hours and re-check dates.
• Maintain proper product temperatures during prep.
• Check temperatures of refrigeration units.
• Date all products per Domino’s dating standards.
• Prepare all cooking PRPs (sandwich mats, pans).
• Maintain sanitation of prep area and exposed surfaces.
• Restock dipping cups and soda machine supplies.
• Report safety hazards and maintenance needs.

Skills

Strong time management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Stand for long shifts

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

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Job description

Job Description Domino’s Prep Cooks are dedicated to food safety and proper handling of the products used to cook a customer’s perfect meal. Prep Cooks must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to adjust as the needs of the business shifts. Prep Cooks ensure that everything the line cooks need, when they need it, is ready to go, organized, dated, and rotated.

Domino’s Prep Cooks are dedicated to food safety and proper handling of the products used to cook a customer’s perfect meal. Prep Cooks must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to adjust as the needs of the business shifts. Prep Cooks ensure that everything the line cooks need, when they need it, is ready to go, organized, dated, and rotated.

To be successful as a Prep Cook, you should be a committed, communicative team player with excellent time management skills. You should be able to prioritize tasks in a busy setting and adhere to all food safety regulations and procedures.

Prep Cook Responsibilities

• Ensuring all food safety guidelines are followed.
• Receiving trucks deliveries checking in all products and examining them for any damage or missing goods.
• Dating, Rotating, and storing all products received on same day of delivery.
• Pulling data each day for prepping needs for a 48 hour period.
• Prepping all products according to Domino’s Standards.
• Proofing dough for a 24 hour period, dating and re-cooling.
• Maintaining proper temperature of products while prepping.
• Checking Temperatures of all refrigeration units
• Dating all products according to Domino’s dating standards.
• Prepping all cooking PRP’s. Includes Sandwich mats and Papered pans.
• Maintaining Sanitation of prep area and any where food may be exposed to.
• Restocking dipping cups, soda machine(s) and boxes.
• Reporting any safety hazards and maintenance needs.

Prep Cook Requirements

• Minimal work experience. 1 year restaurant experience a plus
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Texas Certified Food Handlers Certificate required.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to stand or walk for 8-10 hour shifts and lift at least 30 pounds.
• Shows pride in work
• Willingness to comply with all food safety procedures.
• Detail-Oriented

Education And Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent degree is a plus but not required. Candidates for this position do not need prior experience as relevant training is provided on the job in order to learn employer-specific functions such as how to operate the computer system and to learn information about each product. A positive attitude is a must.

Work Environment

A Domino’s Prep Cook preps a large volume of products every shift, which can be taxing. Standing for long periods of time is expected, which may contribute to back strain and foot problems. Because Prep cooks are handling food, frequent hand sanitization is another expectation. The environment is warm, bustling, and potentially noisy. The environment of a Domino’s restaurant is populated by triple stack conveyor belt ovens, multiple warming shelves and carts on wheels which can lead to injury.

Additional Information

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