PrepStation

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

Prep Station Team Member

Department: Kitchen Operations

Reports To: Kitchen Manager / General Manager

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Position Summary

The Prep Station Team Member is responsible for preparing fresh ingredients and food items according to Fajita Pete’s recipes, quality standards, and food-safety procedures. This position plays an important role in ensuring the kitchen is fully stocked and prepared for daily restaurant and catering operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare meats, vegetables, sauces, sides, and other ingredients according to recipes and portion standards.
• Wash, cut, chop, portion, season, and properly store ingredients.
• Prepare food needed for daily service and scheduled catering orders.
• Follow established recipes and portion-control procedures.
• Label, date, rotate, and properly store all prepared food using FIFO procedures.
• Monitor prep levels and communicate shortages to the Kitchen Manager.
• Keep prep tables, cutting boards, utensils, equipment, and surrounding areas clean and sanitized.
• Maintain organized refrigerators, coolers, shelves, and storage areas.
• Follow proper food-handling, temperature-control, and sanitation procedures.
• Minimize food waste by following proper preparation and portioning standards.
• Assist the line and other kitchen stations during high-volume periods when needed.
• Complete opening, shift-change, and closing prep duties.
• Follow all company policies and manager instructions.

Food Safety Standards

The Prep Station Team Member must:

• Wash hands and change gloves as required.
• Prevent cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat foods.
• Maintain proper food temperatures.
• Use clean and sanitized equipment and work surfaces.
• Properly label and date prepared products.
• Immediately report food-quality, temperature, or equipment concerns to management.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, and carry kitchen supplies.
• Ability to safely lift approximately 40–50 lbs.
• Ability to work around hot equipment, refrigeration, and wet surfaces.

Performance Expectations

Success in this position is measured by:

• Food quality and consistency
• Prep completed on time
• Accurate portions
• Proper food rotation and labeling Teamwork and reliability
• Readiness for restaurant and catering volume

Our Goal: Have every ingredient fresh, properly prepared, correctly portioned, and ready before the rush begins.

Fajita Pete’s is all about one thing: delivering fresh, sizzling fajitas without the hassle.
We specialize in authentic, made-to-order Tex-Mex featuring premium grilled fajitas, fresh tortillas, flavorful sides, queso, guacamole, and all the fixings—prepared fresh and ready for pickup, delivery, or catering.
What truly sets Fajita Pete’s apart is our focus on bringing the fajita experience directly to you. From an easy family dinner to an office lunch, corporate meeting, school event, or celebration for hundreds of guests, we make feeding a group simple, reliable, and delicious.
Fresh. Convenient. Crowd-pleasing.
That’s the Fajita Pete’s experience—great fajitas, wherever you need them.