Prep Cook

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review daily production schedules and preparation requirements
• Prepare food according to established recipes, quantities, and production standards
• Complete production worksheets, waste logs, and required documentation
• Taste prepared food to ensure quality and consistency
• Maintain proper food temperatures, portion control, and presentation standards
• Prepare customer orders requiring short preparation times
• Complete orders from steam tables and grills and serve customers at multiple stations
• Provide efficient and friendly customer service and address customer concerns
• Store, label, and date food items according to food safety procedures
• Follow HACCP guidelines and applicable health and sanitation regulations
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment according to established procedures
• Maintain a clean and sanitary food preparation and service area
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of restaurant prep-cooking experience
• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and production standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced food service environment
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills
• Ability to maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
• Must be available to work weekdays and weekends, including approximately 6:00 AM–2:00 PM and 2:00 PM–10:30 PM shifts

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement plan
• Associate shopping program
• Health and wellness programs
• Discount marketplace
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and auto and home programs

At Council for Airport Opportunity, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all applicants and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.