Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Weekly Pay

American Food & Vending; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401K with match

Meal during shift

Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours and shifts

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Uniforms & Safety Shoes

Learning & advancement opportunities

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking a Prep Cook in San Antonio, TX to support daily production by preparing meal ingredients and simple dishes as directed. You will work as part of a busy culinary team, maintaining safety and sanitation standards to ensure a great dining experience for guests.

We offer weekly pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within the dining program across our national partnerships.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a related role.
• Understanding of proper food handling, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Understanding of sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic knife skills.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Self-motivated and eager to take on additional roles.

Responsibilities

• Follow standards to prepare meal ingredients and simple dishes as directed by management, or other staff.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep. Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food.
• Stores foods in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures.
• Adhere to all state and local food production, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Keep supplies replenished, restock coolers, and take inventory as directed.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and proper storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
• Listen well and communicate in a professional and friendly manner.
• Be efficient and organized.

Skills

Food prep

Knife skills

Sanitation knowledge

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Job description

American Dining Creations is seeking a Prep Cook in San Antonio, TX to support daily production by preparing meal ingredients and simple dishes as directed. You will work as part of a busy culinary team, maintaining safety and sanitation standards to ensure a great dining experience for guests.

We offer weekly pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within the dining program across our national partnerships.