Prep Station Team Member: Fresh-Prep Champion

Fajita Pete's; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fajita Pete's is seeking a Prep Station Team Member to help prepare fresh ingredients and meals to exact recipes and quality standards. You will support daily restaurant and catering operations by stocking, portioning, labeling, and storing items while maintaining strict food-safety practices.

Ideal candidates are reliable, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced kitchen. Training and certifications such as a Food Handler badge may be required by local regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or food-preparation experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow recipes and written preparation instructions.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and portion control.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Food Handler Certification as required by local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meats, vegetables, sauces, sides, and ingredients per recipes and portion standards.
• Wash, cut, chop, portion, season, and store ingredients.
• Prepare food for daily service and catering orders.
• Follow recipes and portion-control procedures.
• Label, date, rotate, and store food using FIFO.
• Monitor prep levels and report shortages.
• Keep prep areas clean and sanitized.
• Maintain organized refrigerators and storage areas.
• Follow food-handling, temperature-control, and sanitation procedures.
• Minimize food waste by proper preparation and portioning.
• Assist other kitchen stations during peak periods.
• Complete opening, shift-change, and closing prep duties.
• Follow all company policies and manager instructions.

Skills

Food prep

Follow recipes

Teamwork

Punctuality

Cleanliness

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Fajita Pete's is seeking a Prep Station Team Member to help prepare fresh ingredients and meals to exact recipes and quality standards. You will support daily restaurant and catering operations by stocking, portioning, labeling, and storing items while maintaining strict food-safety practices.

Ideal candidates are reliable, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced kitchen. Training and certifications such as a Food Handler badge may be required by local regulations.