Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, $23.42/hr, Teamwork

Areas USA, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Areas USA, Inc. is hiring for a kitchen position in Austin, TX. The role involves coordinating multiple orders in a fast-paced kitchen and preparing food according to specifications while adhering to ServSafe procedures.

You will communicate with the chef, uphold health codes, and maintain cleanliness of food, utensils, and equipment. Open/close duties and inventory are part of daily tasks. The position requires lifting 20 lbs+ and standing for long periods, with exposure to variable

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructions.
• Capacity to use kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment ware.
• Exposed to variable temperatures; physical stamina to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple orders on demand in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Prepare food to specifications before and during unit operations, following portion sizes and quality standards, and label/date/wrap food per ServSafe procedures.
• Communicate with chef for instructions or training.
• Uphold all health codes, sanitation regulations and safety procedures.
• Maintain food, utensils and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform opening, closing and side work duties and end-of-day inventory.

Skills

Prep sheet comprehension

Safe knife handling

Teamwork

Tools

Knives

Small kitchen equipment

Job description

Areas USA, Inc. is hiring for a kitchen position in Austin, TX. The role involves coordinating multiple orders in a fast-paced kitchen and preparing food according to specifications while adhering to ServSafe procedures.

You will communicate with the chef, uphold health codes, and maintain cleanliness of food, utensils, and equipment. Open/close duties and inventory are part of daily tasks. The position requires lifting 20 lbs+ and standing for long periods, with exposure to variable