Prep Cook: Flexible Hours, Growth & Benefits

Workstream; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Leadership opportunities

Competitive pay

401K (Match up 4%)

Medical Dental & Vision Benefits

Free Employee Meals

Monthly Tips Bonus

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chicken Salad Chick in Chattanooga is seeking a hospitality-focused prep cook to support a busy kitchen. You will set up workstations, follow chef lists, measure ingredients, and prepare soups, salads, and entrees.

The role requires teamwork, flexibility for weekend/night shifts, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Qualifications

• Culinary school training would be advantageous.
• Experience as a prep cook may be advantageous.
• Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
• Following prep lists created by chefs.
• Measuring ingredients and seasonings, and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock to be used in the cooking process.
• Preparing simple dishes, such as entrees or salads.
• Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
• Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise.
• Distributing plates to wait staff to be served, cleaning plates for dishwashing, and preparing takeaway packages for customers.
• Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.
• Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
• Preparing drinks and cocktails according to the chef's specifications.

Education

Culinary school training (advantageous)

Job description

Chicken Salad Chick in Chattanooga is seeking a hospitality-focused prep cook to support a busy kitchen. You will set up workstations, follow chef lists, measure ingredients, and prepare soups, salads, and entrees.

The role requires teamwork, flexibility for weekend/night shifts, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.