Prep Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Hours & Growth

Chevys Restaurants, LLC; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Career growth opportunities

Team member dining discounts

Employee referral program

Health insurance

Sick time

Job summary

Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG) is seeking a Prep Cook to support a fast-paced kitchen in Arlington, VA. The role involves preparing hot and cold foods, following prep sheets, and ensuring timely, accurate prep to support chefs during service.

Responsibilities include safe food storage, proper labeling, equipment operation, and maintaining health and sanitation standards. Excellent English communication and teamwork are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 18+ years of age.
• Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience.
• Proper food storage knowledge.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Guest relations.
• Sanitation and safety.
• Full service kitchen operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in English, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all hot and cold restaurant foods.
• Prepare prep sheet to include all items that need to be prepared or ordered.
• Follow prep sheet and communicate to Chefs; ensure prep times are met.
• Properly wrap, label, date and store all food items.
• Set up, operate and clean all kitchen machinery/equipment; store properly.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment maintenance and handling.
• Work efficiently and minimize costs.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of the kitchen.
• Read recipes and tickets for service.
• Apply knife skills required for service and preparation.
• Maintain menu knowledge and attention to detail.
• Assist Chefs as needed in execution of service.
• Communicate with management and staff to fulfill needs.
• Move furniture as directed by management.
• Comply with safety and liquor laws.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Ensure checkout procedures.
• Clean spills and dispose of waste properly.
• Inform management of issues.
• Ensure duties are completed.
• Record and report equipment issues.

Skills

Work Authorization

Driver's License

English communication

Sanitation and safety

Kitchen operations

Guest relations

Cost-consciousness

Knife skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG) is seeking a Prep Cook to support a fast-paced kitchen in Arlington, VA. The role involves preparing hot and cold foods, following prep sheets, and ensuring timely, accurate prep to support chefs during service.

Responsibilities include safe food storage, proper labeling, equipment operation, and maintaining health and sanitation standards. Excellent English communication and teamwork are essential for success in this position.