Prep Cook - Dadeland- Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill in Miami is seeking an experienced Prep Cook to prepare and cook a variety of dishes for guests. You will manage multiple prep projects with attention to detail and maintain organized walk-in areas. Certification in ServeSafe or Food Handlers is preferred or must be willing to attain it.

You will contribute to a friendly, productive team, ensure waste tracking, and communicate effectively with managers and staff to uphold high standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook experience preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handlers certification (or willingness to attain).
• Attention to detail and punctual performance.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs and stand for 8+ hours.
• Effective communication with team and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean prep areas and equipment to ensure sanitary practices.
• Ensure freshness through rotation and labeling of products in the walk-in.
• Taste, season, and adjust prep to meet quality standards.
• Respond to guest feedback with urgency and professionalism.
• Communicate with the incoming shift about required prep items.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to lift 30+ lbs

Standing 8+ hours

Teachable

Tools

ServeSafe certification

Food Handlers certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Prep Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a prep cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your ServeSafe or Food Handlers certification.

You also have an attention to detail, possess solid knife technique, and can manage multiple prep-projects at one time. You excel at keeping an organized and clean walk-in and are committed to ensuring that your co-workers do the same. You take seriously the responsibility of tracking waste and communicate with your managers when something in the waste log is of concern.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving
• areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients through effective rotation and labeling of products
• in the walk-in.
• Taste, taste, taste. Ensure all prep is cooked and seasoned correctly.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.
• Communicate with the incoming shift as to what prep items need to be
• completed/prioritized.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a prep cook was preferred.
• Attention for detail
• Teachable.
• ServeSafe or Food Handlers certification (or must be willing to attain)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours