Westchester #90 Prep Cook

Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance - Medical & Dental Programs Available

401K Plan - Immediate Eligibility

Free Shift Meals

Christmas Bonus

Job summary

A local restaurant group in Miami is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to ensure the kitchen operates smoothly. Responsibilities include preparing menu items according to specific recipes, organizing the kitchen during service, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English and have the ability to lift heavy items. This full-time role offers a five-day work week, paid vacations after the first year, health insurance options, and a Christmas bonus after one year of service.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass food safety certification program.
• Can lift up to 50 lbs. several times per shift.
• Able to work in high temperature, damp environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize kitchen for efficient workflow.
• Prepare menu items according to recipe manual.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen area throughout the shift.
• Stock and set up stations for service.

Skills

Ability to speak, read and write English

Ability to safely use kitchen machinery

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Tools

Open Flame Grill

Stove

Slicer

Job description

Westchester #90 Prep Cook at Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.

Prep Cooks make the world go round. You’re responsible for organizing everything in advance and during service, to make the kitchen really hum. You strive for an efficient, well‑oiled machine, and that’s exactly what the kitchen is, thanks to your prep. Everything from chopping, breaking down, cutting, weighing, mixing, washing, storing, unloading, readying – you play a vital role in the kitchen’s day‑to‑day routine.

Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Follows all company safety and sanitation policies and procedural training
• Prepares menu items according to Flanigan’s company recipe manual and plate presentation
• Ensures rotation of all products and stocks products to par level, to ensure kitchen is not disrupted
• Helps complete assigned prep work, to stock and set up stations as necessary
• Transports items to and from kitchen, helps Vendor unload delivery trucks
• Cleans and maintains kitchen area throughout shift
• Breaks down and cleans all stations at closing
• Able to work flexible shift schedule which may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays
• Can physically stand/walk 100 % of shift
• Can reach, bend, stoop
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Able to read recipes and food labels
• Able to read POS ticket orders
• Communicates ticket times, executes food flow from kitchen to guests, and reports potential issues to Manager on duty
• Able to safely use kitchen machinery (Open Flame Grill, Stove, Slicer, etc)
• Work safely with hot plates, pots, pans
• Work safely with sharp knives and utensils
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. several times per shift, lift these heavy loads to high shelves, coolers, freezers
• Ability to hold items weighing up to 5 lbs. long periods of time
• Work in high temperature, damp environment indoors and minimally outdoors
• Assist fellow employees with dishwashing and cleaning, as needed
• Complete and pass food safety certification program, in compliance with Flanigan’s and Florida statutes.
• Five (5) Day Work Week, with Two (2) Consecutive Days Off
• Paid Vacation One Week after Year One, Two Weeks after Two Years, and Three Weeks after Ten Years
• Christmas Bonus after one year of employment (amount equals one week pay)
• Health Insurance - Medical & Dental Programs Available
• 401K Plan - Immediate Eligibility. Must be 21 or Over to Enroll
• Advancement Based on Performance Not Tenure
• Free Shift Meals

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Restaurants