Surcheros Prep

Chicken Salad Chick; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Advancement opportunities

Above-average starting wages

Job summary

Surcheros is a FRESH Tex-Mex restaurant seeking Team Members to support daily kitchen operations and guest service in a fast-paced environment. As part of the Prep Team, you will prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and help maintain high sanitation standards while working with a friendly team.

Flexible hours and opportunities for advancement are available, with positions suitable for full-time or part-time schedules. Prior kitchen experience is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen or prep is a plus but not required.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and HACCP standards.
• FRESH values: Friendly, Respectful, Engaging, Supportive, Hardworking

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients according to recipes and portion controls.
• Maintain sanitation and food safety standards.
• Assist the kitchen team during peak hours.
• Help rotate inventory and monitor freshness

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service mindset

Team collaboration

Tools

Slicers

Knives

Job description

Brand summary

With a shared vision of expansion and love of community, Surcheros began franchising in 2017. The re-branded concept completed remodels of its existing locations and supported new franchisees across South Georgia and into Florida as they began to see how guests were openly embracing their unique approach to Fresh-Mex. Luke, Nicole, and the entire Surcheros organization remain excited to continue their success with over 30 locations open across the Southeast and planned expansion into new territories such as Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama and beyond. The brand plans to open 100 units in the next several years. No matter where you are, Friendly Tex-Mex, Fresh Every Day is what you will find at Surcheros. So pull up a chair, we look forward to serving you.

Job description

LOVE FRESH TEX-MEX? WE DO!

SURCHEROS is a FRESH, Tex-Mex, fast casual restaurant. We exist to consistently provide superior and flavorful fresh Tex-Mex, kindness, and prosperity to each guest, each other, and each community we serve. We're on the lookout for dynamic and positive individuals to join our crew as Team Members. Whether you're seeking a full-time position or a part-time job that complements your ambitions, this role offers flexible hours to suit your schedule.

A Surcheros Prep Team Member works behind the scenes to prepare fresh ingredients for daily service. Responsibilities include accurate food portioning, following recipes, maintaining strict sanitation standards, and managing inventory rotation. The role is physically active, requiring heavy lifting and safe knife handling.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Precisely prepare, season, and portion meats, vegetables, and other ingredients according to company recipes.
• Inventory Management: Stock, date, and rotate products. Perform daily stock counts and check product temperatures to ensure freshness.
• Sanitation & Safety: Adhere to HACCP standards and local health codes. Maintain a clean workspace and safely operate kitchen equipment like slicers and knives.
• Kitchen Flexibility: Assist the broader kitchen team, shifting tasks as needed to keep operations running smoothly during peak hours.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements, grasping, bending, and reaching.
• Capable of moving or lifting 30 to 50 pounds.
• Tolerance for extreme temperatures, such as working in walk-in coolers.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or prep experience is a plus, but not always required.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and HACCP standards.
• A "FRESH" (Friendly, Respectful, Engaging, Supportive, Hardworking) attitude and guest-focused mentality.

WHAT ARE OUR VALUES?

Other than the delicious food, we strive for these core values: Friendly, Respectful, Engaging, Supportive, and Hardworking.

ABOUT THE JOB:

As a team member, you are responsible for upholding the culture, community connections, and operations of the restaurant set forth by our Purpose Statement. You will inspire, engage, and motivate each other by living our FRESH values.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Connect with Guests: Create positive experiences by greeting guests with a smile and making them feel valued.
• Serve Delicious Meals: Help customers order and prepare their meals with care.
• Collaborate with Team: Work alongside other Team Members and Managers to achieve daily goals and ensure everyone has a great time.
• Maintain the Environment: Keep the restaurant clean, organized, and inviting.
• Support Others: Be ready to assist guests and team members alike.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

We're searching for team members who are not just dependable and high-energy but also embody our core values.. If you love interacting with people, have a cheerful attitude, and are eager to make a difference, you're the kind of person we're looking for.

• Be a role model of the FRESH Core Values, including all communication.
• Educate yourself, practice, and uphold all company policies and procedures.
• Be dependable, people oriented, and flexible.

WHY JOIN US?

• Advancement Opportunities: Many of our managers started as team members, including the owner!
• Flexible Hours: We offer flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle.
• Above-Average Starting Wages: We believe in rewarding hard work, so all team members start well above minimum wage.

MAKE SURE YOU:

• Guest focused mentality
• Friendly personality and can role model that to other Team Members.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate with Managers & Team.
• Enjoy jumping in and helping out where needed.
• Are passionate about being involved in your community and helping it prosper.
• Well organized and self-motivated.

Surcheros is a community favorite where they remember not only your order, but your name too. Serving friendly Tex-Mex, fresh everyday across 30+ locations throughout the Southeast, we are looking for friendly faces with a dose of southern hospitality to serve our guests.

With a shared vision of expansion and love of community, Surcheros began franchising in 2017. The re-branded concept completed remodels of its existing locations and supported new franchisees across South Georgia and into Florida as they began to see how guests were openly embracing their unique approach to Fresh-Mex.
Luke, Nicole, and the entire Surcheros organization remain excited to continue their success with over 30 locations open across the Southeast and planned expansion into new territories such as Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama and beyond.
No matter where you are, Friendly Tex-Mex, Fresh Every Day is what you will find at Surcheros. So pull up a chair, we look forward to serving you.