Prep Cook Cocinero de Preparación

Nova Hospitality; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a forward-thinking hospitality organization dedicated to health and wellness. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a high-volume kitchen, where your culinary skills will shine. You'll be part of a community focused on delivering extraordinary guest service while innovating menu offerings. If you're passionate about wellness-focused cuisine and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow and contribute to an unmatched dining experience that prioritizes quality and care for both guests and team members.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Benefits

Parking

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a high volume kitchen required.
• Valid Food Handlers Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

THE WELL WESTLAKE LOCATION
6317 Bee Caves Rd #200, Austin, TX 78746

Our mission goes far beyond delivering healthy and tasty meals to our guests. We are a purpose-driven organization, dedicated to and passionate about delivering nourishment, quite simply, at its very best. Whether it is sourcing the highest quality ingredients, constantly innovating our menu or taking care of our guests and team members as though they are family, we are relentless in our commitment to providing an unmatched dining experience of the highest level.

We offer competitive pay, benefits and parking!

Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a special sort of person to join our team. We are looking for high-caliber, motivated hospitality professionals who are as equally passionate about health and wellness as they are about providing extraordinary guest service.

What You Will Do

• Rotation of hot and cold stations
• Daily prep for the day and week
• Assisting in commissary production for other Well locations
• Learning and execution of menu offerings
• Performs opening and closing side work
• Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
• Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned

Being Part of this Team

• Come to work not to just work, but be part of a community
• Not afraid to change or innovate
• An interest and passion for wellness focused cuisine
• Comfortable with receiving feedback and brave enough to deliver it
• Living in the “We” and not always the “I or Me”
• Sometimes being in the weeds and ready to help each other clear a path
• Dedicated to learning and understanding new culinary trends and our best practices
• You take responsibility and not leave it to others

What You Should Have

• 1 or more years experience in a high volume kitchen
• A valid Food Handlers Certification is required and must be obtained before entering this position
• Must have an accommodating attitude
• Must be a highly organized individual with the ability to handle numerous tasks at a time