Prep Cook: Elevate Our Kitchen in a Fast-Paced Role

Vandelay Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Flexible schedule

Professional development and career成长

Family Meals

Dining discounts

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Vandelay Companies is hiring a Prep Cook for Drake's Hollywood in Houston, TX. The role supports the culinary team by preparing ingredients, portioning, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace to ensure consistent, high-quality dishes.

Ideal candidates bring 1–2 years in a fast-paced kitchen, strong knife skills, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude. This position offers growth, reliability, and a dynamic dining environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of culinary or hospitality experience in a full-service, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knife skills and experience working on both hot and cold prep.
• Food handler certification as required by state and local agencies.
• Energetic, accountable, and team-oriented with a positive, professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the Culinary Manager and kitchen team with daily tasks to ensure readiness for service.
• Prepare ingredients according to standardized recipes, portioning guidelines, and quality standards.
• Execute prep tasks with accuracy, consistency, and urgency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation at all times.

Skills

Knife skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Food safety awareness

Education

Food handler certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Vandelay Companies is hiring a Prep Cook for Drake's Hollywood in Houston, TX. The role supports the culinary team by preparing ingredients, portioning, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace to ensure consistent, high-quality dishes.

Ideal candidates bring 1–2 years in a fast-paced kitchen, strong knife skills, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude. This position offers growth, reliability, and a dynamic dining environment.