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Food Prep Worker

Blue Gate Hospitality
Shipshewana, IN Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/20/2026

Join our kitchen team as a food prep worker at The Blue Gate Restaurant. We are a busy restaurant located in the heart of Amish country, welcoming visitors from all over the country. We are focused on teamwork and delivering a consistent, high-quality product. Your effort will ensure that guests enjoy a good meal and leave with a smile.

Food prep workers' responsibilities include the following:

  • Preparing food.
  • Following recipes.
  • Making simple dishes.
  • Assembling and plating meals.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing your work area.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Experience in the food industry is helpful but optional. We cross-train all team members to provide them with the knowledge and skills to work in all areas of our kitchen.

As a food prep worker, you'll work three to five times per week, including Fridays and Saturdays (required), mid-day or 2nd shift from 2:00 or 4:00 pm until the kitchen closes. Open availability is preferred! Adult wages range from $16.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour, based on industry experience and availability.

Food Prep Worker Requirements:

  • Safe food handling practices.
  • Willingness to work when needed until closing.
  • Prepare food properly as trained and instructed.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be able to consistently lift, hold, and move up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand on your feet and move the entire shift.
  • Must be teachable with a desire to learn and grow.

Blue Gate Hospitality is a family-owned and operated company. We pride ourselves on giving our best effort to ensure each guest has a great experience. We offer a wholesome environment, discounts at all properties, paid time off, advancement opportunities, a 401 (k), and insurance for full-time employees.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Vision insurance

Shift:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Morning shift

Application Question(s):

  • Are you willing to work when needed, including, evenings until the kitchen closes, Fridays, and Saturdays?

Experience:

  • Commercial kitchen: 1 year (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Shipshewana, IN 46565 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18

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