Team Member (Prep Cook)

Looking for employees who have prep cook experience.

Looking for employees who have prep cook experience.

Team Member (Prep Cook)

Reports to: Restaurant General Manager

The Team Member will work productively in a fast-paced environment, maintaining a quick speed of service and optimal guest experience. The Team Member will work closely with colleagues to prepare fresh and hot food, deliver 5-star guest service, clean and maintain the restaurant, and conduct other duties assigned by the Restaurant Management Team. This role manages payments responsibly, adheres to food service standards, and ensures cleanliness of all aspects of the restaurant in compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare food items to recipe, portion, and quality standards, including handling raw ingredients and batch preparation of sauces, sides, and core products
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards, including proper handwashing, glove use, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully sanitized workstation, equipment, and tools throughout the shift
• Execute opening and closing prep responsibilities to ensure station readiness
• Manage product flow by prepping to projected needs, ensuring no shortages while minimizing waste
• Maintain proper labeling, dating, and storage of all products using FIFO practices
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and consistency at all times
• Restock ingredients and supplies as needed to support continuous operations
• Support overall kitchen operations, including dishwashing, cleaning, and maintaining a safe, sanitary environment
• Work efficiently and follow established processes to deliver consistent results in both low and high-volume periods
• Other duties as assigned

What Will Make You Successful:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Positive attitude with a genuine desire to serve others and be part of a team
• Treats others with respect and professionalism
• Self-motivated, reliable, and action-oriented
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous learning
• Takes accountability, owns mistakes, and works to resolve issues quickly
• Consistent, dependable attendance, and punctuality
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending, squatting, reaching, and repetitive motions (wiping, sweeping, mopping)
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures (coolers, freezers, hot kitchen areas)
• Ability to safely navigate common kitchen hazards (slippery floors, hot surfaces, sharp objects)
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

What You Can Expect from Us:

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career and leadership development
• Scholarship opportunities
• People-first culture
• Authentic, values-based leadership
• Medical, dental, vision Insurance for full-time employees

About the Company:

Rackson is recognized as one of the top QSR operators in the US with a strong growth strategy and a commitment to values-based leadership. Putting people first is at the core of our company culture. Come be a part of our all-star team!

#LI-DNI

Dave’s Hot Chicken isn’t just another chicken joint—it’s a movement. What started as a late-night pop-up in a Los Angeles parking lot has exploded into one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in the country. Our menu is simple, but our flavors are bold. We serve up crave-worthy, Nashville-style hot chicken with attitude, energy, and a whole lot of spice.
Rackson Restaurants is on a mission too! After bringing the first Dave’s Hot Chicken locations to White Plains, NY, and launching the brand in Connecticut, we’re just getting started. With aggressive growth plans, we’re committed to opening multiple new locations every year, creating incredible opportunities for our team members. We move fast, have fun, and bring the heat in everything we do—whether it’s making the best hot chicken in town or building a work environment that’s exciting, supportive, and full of potential.
If you’re ready to BLOW SOME MINDS and turn up the HEAT on your career, Dave’s Hot Chicken is the place for you!

Pay: Starting at $17.00 / hour

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site