Prep Cook (Preparador) – Join the Felipe’s Kitchen Team! 🔪🌮

Full-Time | Fast Hiring | Great Benefits | Growth Opportunities

💥 Why You’ll Love Working at Felipe’s

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Vacation

• 401(k) with Company Match (up to 4%)

• Supportive, Team-Oriented Kitchen Environment

• Opportunities to Grow into Cook Roles

If you enjoy working with fresh ingredients, staying organized, and being part of a fast-paced kitchen team, Felipe’s is the place to grow your skills.

About the Role

The Prep Cook (Preparador) is essential to our scratch kitchen. You’ll prepare fresh ingredients and keep our coolers stocked so the kitchen can run efficiently and deliver high-quality food to our guests.

You’ll work closely with Cocineros (Cooks), Kitchen Leads, and the Manager on Duty to ensure everything is prepped correctly and ready for service.

What You’ll Do

• Accurately prepare all recipes according to Felipe’s standards

• Follow prep lists and complete tasks in the correct order

• Measure and portion ingredients correctly

• Taste food to ensure quality and consistency

• Set up and stock cold lines with fresh product

• Assist Cocineros in keeping the line stocked during service

• Unload, rotate, and organize deliveries

• Follow all food safety and knife safety procedures

• Maintain a clean, organized prep kitchen and refrigerators

• Assist with cleaning, dishwashing, and trash as needed

• Properly care for kitchen equipment and report issues

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for food and working in a kitchen

• Strong attention to detail and organization

• Ability to work quickly and efficiently

• Team-first attitude and good communication

• Willingness to learn and grow

• Knowledge of food safety (training provided)

Why Felipe’s

For over 19 years, Felipe’s has served scratch-made, small-batch Mexican food and hand-squeezed Key Lime Margaritas across New Orleans and Southwest Florida. We’re built on strong teams, fresh food, and real growth opportunities.

🌶️ Ready to build your kitchen skills and grow your career? Apply today and join the Felipe’s team!