Prep Coordinator - Happy Daz

Happy Daz; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meal discounts

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Happy Daz in Lima, Ohio is looking for motivated full-time kitchen staff to join their team. Candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize safety and cleanliness, and be responsible for food preparation and following restaurant protocols. Qualifications include previous kitchen experience and knife skills, along with a strong attention to detail. Benefits include competitive wages, flexible scheduling, employee meal discounts, and various insurance options for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old to apply.
• Previous kitchen experience and knife skills preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Read, comprehend, and follow kitchen manuals and recipes.
• Adhere to food storage and sanitation guidelines.
• Prepare recipes and manage time for high-quality food production.
• Operate and sanitize kitchen equipment according to protocol.
• Collaborate with team members during busy hours.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knife skills

Multi-tasking

Team orientation

Job description

Overview

Happy Daz is seeking motivated and reliable candidates to join our team! For this position, we are seeking full‑time candidates for day shift that thrive in a fast‑paced kitchen environment with a high priority for consistency, safety, and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow Restaurant Food Manual, Recipes, and Instruction Guides
• Following a Prep List and prioritizing completion based on par levels and restaurant need
• Adhering to product date labeling and food storage hierarchy guidelines, as outlined by restaurant policy and health department regulations
• Prepare recipes by measuring ingredients, boiling, broiling, baking, sautéing, and using proper cooling methods
• Cleaning, sanitizing, and detailing the prep workspace as needed and as required by restaurant protocol
• Managing time effectively and working efficiently to yield high‑quality food products
• Operating, maintaining, cleaning, and sanitizing all kitchen equipment per instruction
• Following all safety and sanitation procedures as well as restaurant protocols
• Using proper portioning utensils and following recipe guidelines
• Working cooperatively with other kitchen team members and management
• Ability to multi‑task and complete tasks safely and efficiently
• Assist other staff members with various tasks as needed during peak hours, such as cooking, stocking, cleaning, and supporting the front‑line team
• Safe handling, use, and storage of sanitation and cleaning chemicals
• Placing produce orders for the restaurant

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old to apply
• Previous kitchen experience and knife skills preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• High standards of cleanliness
• Ability to lead and take direction
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand and walk for extended periods
• Team‑oriented attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive wages and weekly pay
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your work/life balance
• Employee meal discounts
• Paid time off for full‑time employees
• Health, dental, vision, and short‑term disability insurance available for full‑time employees
• Paid life insurance for full‑time employees
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• A fun, family‑friendly atmosphere

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.