Prep Cook - Fresh, From-Scratch Kitchen + Free Meals

Modern Market; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wages

Free food

Full benefits

Job summary

Modern Market in Austin, TX is hiring a Back of House / Prep Cook to join our fast-paced, open kitchen where we cook from scratch and serve healthy, delicious food.

You will prep, label, stock, measure ingredients, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen while following all health regulations.

No shortcuts—if you love food and teamwork, apply. We offer living wages, free meals, and strong benefits for full-time team members.

Qualifications

• Friendly and enthusiastic candidate with a guest-focused mindset.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Must be food certified by an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, chop, prep, sauté, grill, bake according to recipes.
• Label and stock ingredients; lift up to 80 lb and unload trucks.
• Wash, chop, and sort ingredients; knife skills required.
• Measure quantities of seasonings and cooking ingredients per recipes.
• Clean dishes, utensils, and cookware; maintain a sanitary kitchen.
• Follow nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards.
• Track ingredient inventory and help minimize waste with kitchen staff.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and adhere to health standards.

Skills

Friendliness

Enthusiasm

Guest focus

Willing to learn

Team player

Knife skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Modern Market in Austin, TX is hiring a Back of House / Prep Cook to join our fast-paced, open kitchen where we cook from scratch and serve healthy, delicious food.

You will prep, label, stock, measure ingredients, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen while following all health regulations.

No shortcuts—if you love food and teamwork, apply. We offer living wages, free meals, and strong benefits for full-time team members.