Prep Coordinator - Happy Daz

Happy Daz; Wapakoneta (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Employee meals

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and short-term

Life insurance

401K with match

Family-friendly atmosphere

Job summary

Happy Daz is seeking reliable, full-time candidates for a day shift in a fast-paced kitchen focused on consistency, safety, and sanitation. You will read manuals, follow prep lists, and prepare recipes with precision while maintaining a clean prep area.

We offer competitive wages, weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits to full-time staff, plus a supportive, family-friendly work environment. Apply today to join our team in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old to apply.
• Previous kitchen experience and knife skills preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and high cleanliness standards.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Team-oriented and able to take direction.

Responsibilities

• Read, comprehend, and follow the Restaurant Food Manual, recipes, and guides.
• Follow a prep list and prioritize completion based on par levels and restaurant need.
• Adhere to labeling and storage guidelines per health regulations.
• Prepare recipes by measuring ingredients and using cooking methods.
• Clean, sanitize, and detail the prep workspace per protocol.
• Manage time to yield high quality food products.
• Operate, maintain, and sanitize all kitchen equipment.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures and restaurant protocols.
• Use proper portioning utensils and follow recipe guidelines.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff and management.
• Multi-task and complete tasks safely during peak hours.
• Assist others with cooking, stocking, cleaning, and front-line support as needed.
• Safely handle, use, and store sanitation and cleaning chemicals.
• Place produce orders for the restaurant.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Cleanliness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Leadership

Food safety

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 Labelling and Food Storage Hierarchy Guidelines, as outlined by Restaurant Policy and Health Department Regulations
• Prepare Recipes by Measuring Ingredients, Boiling, Broiling, Baking, Sauteing, 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
• 401K Retirement Plan with a generous company match
• A Fun, Family-Friendly Atmosphere

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