Prep Cook - LAKE NONA

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

A vibrant Mexican restaurant in Orlando is seeking an experienced Prep Cook to prepare quality dishes and ensure exceptional dining experiences. Key responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in food prep areas, managing food freshness, and effective communication with the kitchen team. Previous experience and a ServeSafe or Food Handlers certification are preferred. Join us and enjoy benefits like health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a prep cook was preferred.
• Willingness to attain ServeSafe or Food Handlers certification.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure sanitary practices.
• Ensure freshness of food through effective rotation and labeling.
• Taste dishes to ensure correct cooking and seasoning.
• Communicate with incoming shift about prep priorities.

Skills

Attention for detail

Effective communication skills

Solid knife technique

Ability to manage multiple prep-projects

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handlers certification

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Prep Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a prep cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your ServeSafe or Food Handlers certification.

You also have an attention to detail, possess solid knife technique, and can manage multiple prep-projects at one time. You excel at keeping an organized and clean walk-in and are committed to ensuring that your co-workers do the same. You take seriously the responsibility of tracking waste and communicate with your managers when something in the waste log is of concern.

Responsibilities:

Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving

areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices

Ensure freshness of food and ingredients through effective rotation and labeling of products

in the walk-in.

Taste, taste, taste. Ensure all prep is cooked and seasoned correctly.

Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.

Communicate with the incoming shift as to what prep items need to be

completed/prioritized.

Qualifications:

Previous experience as a prep cook was preferred.

Attention for detail

Teachable.

ServeSafe or Food Handlers certification (or must be willing to attain)

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift 30+ lbs

Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Complete our short application today!