Prep

Food is everything to us. We receive fresh produce and product daily, and our PREP TEAM plays a critical role in crafting the high-quality recipes and menu items our guests love. You are directly responsible for food safety, food production, and sanitation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will focus on proper food handling, preparation, and organization while ensuring the kitchen is set up for success with the products needed to support service. Every item must be prepared according to company recipes, specifications, and quality standards.

THE BASICS 

• Serve as an ambassador of our mission, culture, and core values
• Prepare high volumes of vegetables, proteins, sauces, dressings, marinades, and other recipes according to company standards
• Assist with baking and preparing menu items as assigned
• Receive, put away, label, date, rotate, and properly store food and produce deliveries
• Maintain pars and inventory levels for assigned prep items to support daily operations
• Safely operate kitchen equipment including knives, ovens, grills, food processors, blenders, and other kitchen tools
• Follow recipes and food specifications to ensure consistency, quality, and portion accuracy
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep stations, storage areas, and equipment throughout the shift
• Properly complete opening, closing, and cleaning responsibilities to set the team up for success
• Uphold all health, safety, sanitation, and food handling standards
• Work collaboratively with team members to support kitchen operations and guest satisfaction
• Perform additional responsibilities and projects as assigned by leadership

THE PERKS

BENEFITS | Paid Time Off, 401K with up to a 4% company match, Medical Dental & Vision Health Benefits    

GROWTH | be a part of a growing brand with the ability to cross train and learn new skills

DISCOUNTED MEALS | when you work (and on your days off!)

COOL SWAG | that you’ll even want to wear on your day off

CULTURE | that’s fun and connected and gives back to the community

HOLLA-DAYS | Closed for most holidays, so you can enjoy time with family and friends

BE YOURSELF | You are beautiful, and we celebrate your individuality

PRE-REQs

·       18 years of age or older

·       Legally permitted to work in the United States (we participate in E-Verify)

·       Previous culinary experience with a strong passion for food and people (and good knife skills!)

·       Team player with a positive attitude and works with a sense of urgency

·       Ability to read and follow written recipes

·       Reliable transportation to and from work

·       Can work in both hot and cool environments

·       Self-accountable in upholding high standards

·       Able to work in a fast-paced setting for up to 8 hours daily, or as needed

·       Willingness to learn and develop

WORK SKILLS & VALUES 

·       Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.

·       Communication | Talking to others to convey information effectively & clearly. 

·       Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

·       Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

·       Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

·       Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. Be Honest, Be Thoughtful, Be Kind in all you do. 

·       Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

·       Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

·       Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting up to 20 pounds, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

·       Spend Time Standing | Most of your day will be standing up or walking.