Scratch Kitchen Prep Cook — Flexible Shifts & Growth

J. Alexander's Restaurants Career Center; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Flexible scheduling

Advancement opportunities

Team member discounts

401(k) with company match

Job summary

J. Alexander's Restaurant in Toledo, OH is seeking a Prep Cook to support our scratch kitchen and assist with daily menu execution. You will work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment ensuring consistent quality and presentation.

Experience with kitchen equipment is preferred; we welcome motivated individuals of all experience levels who can adapt to varied shifts. We offer competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age to operate kitchen equipment.
• Previous kitchen/culinary/chef experience is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with knives, slicer, mixer, stoves and ovens is required.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Our restaurants operate professional, fast-paced, scratch kitchens. We hire line and prep cooks who understand high expectations for food presentation and execution.
• Our restaurants typically include an open-kitchen layout with visibility from the dining room. Coordination of designated positions requires strong communication and teamwork with other employees, including assembler, expo, and all members of management.
• This position is responsible for the execution of proper food recipes and following company specifications while maintaining a clean station and workspace.
• Proper sanitation protocols must be followed.
• Responsibilities also include opening duties and closing cleaning duties.

Skills

Kitchen / culinary experience

Tools

Knives

Slicer

Mixer

Stoves

Ovens

Job description

J. Alexander's Restaurant in Toledo, OH is seeking a Prep Cook to support our scratch kitchen and assist with daily menu execution. You will work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment ensuring consistent quality and presentation.

Experience with kitchen equipment is preferred; we welcome motivated individuals of all experience levels who can adapt to varied shifts. We offer competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement.