Prep Cook - Fast-Paced Seafood Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Referral program

Employee meals

EAP

Paid vacation

Pride program

Growth opportunities

Health plans

Life insurance

Lifestyle accounts

401k with match

Rolling PTO

Job summary

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea in Fort Lauderdale is hiring a Prep Cook to join our seafood-forward waterfront restaurant opening in October 2026. You will work with our culinary team to prepare dishes to recipe standards in a timely, sanitary manner.

Ideal candidates have prep cook experience, knowledge of basic cooking and food safety, and the ability to work fast-paced shifts, including evenings and weekends. Competitive pay and full-time benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook or similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and food safety practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, chop, and prepare cooking elements during a shift.
• Store items in the refrigerator, cover items and prep ahead for quick access.
• May be responsible for preparing a certain portion of a dish.
• Work with speed and efficiency to ensure proper output of menu items.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen area throughout shift.
• Complete assigned prep work for stocking and setup of station; break down and clean daily.
• Ensure proper rotation of products to par; label, day dot, and sign products.
• Must be dressed and well groomed in company approved uniform; follow SRC policies.
• Wear approved slip resistant shoes at all times.
• Observe all policies and procedures.

Skills

Food safety

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training or certification

Job description

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea in Fort Lauderdale is hiring a Prep Cook to join our seafood-forward waterfront restaurant opening in October 2026. You will work with our culinary team to prepare dishes to recipe standards in a timely, sanitary manner.

Ideal candidates have prep cook experience, knowledge of basic cooking and food safety, and the ability to work fast-paced shifts, including evenings and weekends. Competitive pay and full-time benefits are offered.