Prep Cook - High-Volume Kitchen Pro & Growth

Chopt Creative Salad Co.; Brentwood (TN); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Career advancement opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Pre-Tax Transit and Flexible Spending

Generous PTO policy

Discounted meals

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Chopt Creative Salad Co. is seeking a Prep Cook to assemble ingredients, ensure mise en place, and support a fast-paced salad line. You’ll measure, portion, and prep various fresh ingredients while maintaining a clean, organized station throughout service.

The role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and willingness to learn additional duties such as salad making or food running to support the frontline team.

Qualifications

• Restaurant experience required, preferably in high-volume settings.
• Must move with urgency and hustle to meet kitchen demands.
• Strong knife skills or experience preparing ingredients to minimize waste.
• Must understand and apply food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Must be able to stand, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prep, prep, and more prep—wash and prepare a wide variety of fresh ingredients for the line.
• Maintain mise en place; stock stations with the right ingredients and supplies.
• Measure and portion ingredients according to recipes to ensure consistency.
• Keep work area clean, safe, and sanitized following sanitation protocols.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and organizing inventory.
• Be ready to help with dishwashing or cleaning to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Cross-train in roles like Salad Maker and Food Runner to grow as a team member.

Skills

Knife skills

Job description

Do you have an eye for detail and a knack for organization? Do you thrive in a behind-the-scenes role that's crucial to the whole show? If you want to be a part of a team that's changing the way America eats one salad at a time, then you can be a Prep Cook for Chopt! Our Prep Cooks are the culinary masterminds that get all the pieces in place for our frontline team. Without you, the line would be missing its star ingredients, and the show couldn't go on.

Responsibilities:

· Prep, Prep, and More Prep!You'll be the ultimate prep pro, cutting, washing, and preparing a wide variety of fresh, high-quality ingredients for our busy salad line.

· The Mise en Place Master:You'll be responsible for the "everything in its place" principle, making sure every station is stocked with the right ingredients and supplies.

· A Wizard with Weight:You'll accurately measure and portion ingredients according to our recipes to ensure consistency and quality.

· A Food Safety Fanatic:You'll keep your work area clean, safe, and sanitized, always following food safety and sanitation protocols.

· The Supply Chain Guardian:You'll help with receiving deliveries and organizing inventory, making sure everything is stored properly and that we don't run out of our fan-favorite ingredients.

· All-Hands-On-Deck Attitude:We're a team, and that means being ready to jump in and help with other tasks like dishwashing or cleaning to make sure the kitchen runs smoothly.

· We're All Cross-Trainers!You'll have opportunities to learn different roles like Salad Maker and Food Runner to become a more well-rounded team member.

Qualifications/Requirements:

· Previous restaurant experience is required, experience working in high volume restaurant settings is preferred.

· Must be able to move with urgency and hustle to keep up with the demands of a high-volume kitchen.

· Must have strong knife skills or experience in preparing ingredients to minimize waste and ensure consistent product.

· Must understand and execute food safety and sanitation protocols and maintain a BOH that is compliant with all DOH regulation.

· Standing, stooping, kneeling, walking, wiping, reaching, bending, and lifting are required actions throughout a shift.

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits of working at Chopt:

· Competitive hourly rates and performance-based pay increases

· A clear career path with opportunities for advancement – 50% of all managers started in hourly positions

· Variety of Health and Wellness Benefits

· Pre-Tax Transit and Flexible Spending Benefits

· Generous PTO Policy for all employees

· Discounted meals

· Employee Assistance Resources

Work Conditions/Hours:

· Hours willvary and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

· All Chopt employees will be hired on a variable hour basis. Hours are scheduled based on performance and business necessities.