Weston #95 Prep Cook

Flanigan's Enterprises; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five Day Work Week

Paid Vacation

Christmas Bonus

Health Insurance

401K Plan

Shift Meals

Job summary

Flanigan's Enterprises in Florida is seeking a Prep Cook to organize everything in advance and during service, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly like a well-oiled machine.

You will prep menu items, follow the recipe manual, maintain rotation to par levels, and set up stations for service. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work nights/weekends/holidays with a strong commitment to food safety.

Qualifications

• Able to work a flexible shift schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to stand/walk for the full shift.
• Ability to read and understand recipes and food labels.
• Able to read POS ticket orders and communicate ticket times to ensure smooth flow.
• Capable of safely using kitchen equipment such as grills, stoves, and slicers.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and handle heavy items.
• Comply with food safety certifications and Florida statutes.

Responsibilities

• Follows all safety and sanitation policies and training.
• Prepares menu items according to Flanigan’s recipes and plate presentation.
• Maintains rotation and par levels to prevent kitchen disruption.
• Assists with prep work and station setup as needed.
• Transports items to and from the kitchen and assists with deliveries.
• Cleans and maintains the kitchen area during shifts.
• Breaks down and cleans all stations at closing.

Skills

Flexible shift schedule

English proficiency

Read recipes and food labels

Read POS ticket orders

Stand/walk 100% of shift

Handle hot plates and pans safely

Lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

Open Flame Grill

Slicer

Job description

Overview

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

• 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

Qualifications

• 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. for 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.

Benefits

• 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