Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Quality Prep

Proper Hospitality; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Proper Hospitality is seeking a Prep Cook to support our fast-paced kitchen in Austin, Texas. The role covers all aspects of food production for menu items and specials, ensuring quality and adherence to plating guides while maintaining cleanliness and organization.

You will prepare items per approved recipes, set up mise en place, assist with opening and closing duties, and help maintain compliance with health and safety standards. English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Cook in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Certification of culinary training.
• Valid food handling certificate.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate legibly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all menu items according to approved recipes, yield guides, and production schedules.
• Cut, fabricate, dice, mince, chop, and portion meats, fish, fowl, vegetables, fruits, and other food items according to specifications.
• Expand and condense recipes as required to meet business needs
• Ensure all kitchen work areas are stocked with required tools, equipment, and supplies to meet operational demand
• Maintain and update recipe cards, plating guides, production schedules, and reference photos
• Perform opening duties including turning on specified equipment, filling steam tables, and securing areas
• Set up workstation with proper mise en place, tools, equipment, and supplies
• Inspect cleanliness and functionality of tools, equipment, and workstations
• Break down workstation at end of shift, ensuring proper storage and labeling
• Turn off equipment and restock depleted items
• Maintain strict compliance with health regulations and sanitation requirements
• Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards, worktables, and prep surfaces
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, dating, and rotation procedures
• Transport dirty pots, pans, and utensils to designated wash stations
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly and courteously
• Maintain positive guest relations and tailor interactions to guest preferences
• Resolve guest concerns in collaboration with leadership
• Familiarize with hotel services and local attractions to answer guest inquiries
• Meet with Head Cook or Sous Chef to review assignments
• Attend pre-shift briefings and provide operational feedback
• Assist other kitchen areas and departments as needed
• Collaborate cross-departmentally while upholding Proper Ethos

Skills

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

English fluency

Education

Culinary training certification

Food handler certificate

Job description

Proper Hospitality is seeking a Prep Cook to support our fast-paced kitchen in Austin, Texas. The role covers all aspects of food production for menu items and specials, ensuring quality and adherence to plating guides while maintaining cleanliness and organization.

You will prepare items per approved recipes, set up mise en place, assist with opening and closing duties, and help maintain compliance with health and safety standards. English fluency is required.