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

Hudson House Rice Village; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Flexible schedule

Professional development and career成长

Family Meals

Dining discounts at Vandelay Concepts

Company closed holidays

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Hudson House is hiring a Prep Cook to support our culinary team in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will prepare ingredients per recipes, maintain cleanliness, and uphold safety standards to ensure consistent, high-quality dishes.

Join a culture centered on hospitality, teamwork, and professional growth, with opportunities to contribute to a standout dining experience in Houston’s Hudson House location.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to make sound decisions, take ownership of tasks, and work independently while collaborating effectively with all levels of leadership.
• Demonstrates initiative by contributing ideas, embracing change, and going above expectations to support the success of the team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, cleanliness, and composure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Culinary Manager, Assistant Culinary Manager, and all kitchen team members with daily tasks to ensure full readiness for service.
• Prepare ingredients according to standardized recipes, portioning guidelines, and quality standards.
• Execute all assigned prep tasks with accuracy, consistency, and a strong sense of urgency.
• Maintain all kitchen prep standards and uphold every aspect of the culinary program.
• Assist in the daily setup and breakdown of the kitchen, taking great care of equipment, tools, and facilities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation at all times, consistently following all food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Label, date, store, and rotate ingredients properly using FIFO to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Assume responsibility for all ingredient prep, including washing, chopping, measuring, mixing, and storing items as needed.
• Communicate any shortages, product needs, or equipment concerns promptly to the culinary leadership team.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly, adhering to all training and safety guidelines.
• Participate in a collaborative team environment and foster a positive, supportive working climate.
• Embrace change, adapt quickly, and deliver strong results under varying conditions and service demands.
• Follow opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures to maintain an orderly and well-prepared kitchen throughout the day.
• Adhere to all state and local food service safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Food handler certification

Job description

Hudson House is hiring a Prep Cook to support our culinary team in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will prepare ingredients per recipes, maintain cleanliness, and uphold safety standards to ensure consistent, high-quality dishes.

Join a culture centered on hospitality, teamwork, and professional growth, with opportunities to contribute to a standout dining experience in Houston’s Hudson House location.