Prep Cook - Happy Daz - Wapakoneta, OH

Happy Daz; Wapakoneta (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pay raise after 60 days (up to 11%)

Flexible scheduling

Employee meals discount

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Team culture

Job summary

Happy Daz in Wapakoneta, OH, is seeking a Prep Cook to lead in the kitchen with emphasis on clean, organized prep work and strong knife skills. You will follow our recipes and daily prep list to keep the kitchen on schedule, prepare ingredients, and ensure safety and sanitation throughout the prep process.

Ideal candidates bring kitchen experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. This full-time role includes benefits such as health/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) with company

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience preferred.
• Solid knife skills required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Follow our food manual, recipes, and daily prep list to keep the kitchen running on schedule.
• Prepare recipes accurately—measuring, cooking, and proper cooling methods.
• Follow proper date-labeling, food storage, and safety/sanitation procedures.
• Keep prep area clean, organized, and stocked to par levels.
• Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Place produce orders and help manage kitchen inventory.
• Support the team during peak hours—cooking, stocking, cleaning, or backing up the front line.
• Safely handle, use, and store cleaning and sanitation chemicals.

Skills

Knife skills

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Stamina

Job description

Prep Cook - Wapakoneta, OH

Take the lead in our kitchen! Happy Daz in Wapakoneta is hiring a detail-oriented Prep Cook who takes pride in clean, organized prep work and brings solid knife skills to the kitchen. If you're ready to help keep our kitchen running like clockwork, we want to meet you.

What We Offer:

• Starting pay: $13.00 - $15.00/hour, paid weekly
• Eligible for a pay increase after just 60 days - up to 11% in your first year
• Flexible scheduling and discounted employee meals every shift
• Paid time off, health/dental/vision/short-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) with company match for full-time team members
• A fun, family-friendly team culture

What You'll Do:

• Follow our food manual, recipes, and daily prep list to keep the kitchen running on schedule
• Prepare recipes accurately - measuring, cooking, and using proper cooling methods
• Follow proper date-labeling, food storage, and safety/sanitation procedures
• Keep your prep area clean, organized, and stocked to par levels
• Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment
• Place produce orders and help manage kitchen inventory
• Support the team during peak hours - cooking, stocking, cleaning, or backing up the front line
• Safely handle, use, and store cleaning and sanitation chemicals

What We're Looking For:

• Previous kitchen experience and knife skills preferred
• Comfortable leading and taking direction in a fast-paced kitchen
• High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and stand and walk for extended periods
• Must be at least 18 years old

Ready to join the team? Apply today!

Happy Daz Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service of one another, our employees, the diverse customers we aim to serve, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.