Prep Cook
LANDED
Houston, TX, USA
Posted on Mar 31, 2026
Job Overview
The Prep Cook role is responsible for preparing ingredients, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and supporting the culinary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations. This role reports to the Sous Chef.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Prep Cook role is responsible for preparing ingredients, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and supporting the culinary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations. This role reports to the Sous Chef.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items following established recipes and quality standards.
- Ensure consistency in flavor, presentation, and portioning for all dishes.
- Follow proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures to maintain freshness and safety.
- Set up and stock workstations with necessary ingredients and supplies before service.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned stations throughout shifts.
- Monitor ingredient levels and communicate shortages to supervisors to ensure smooth operations.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to ensure timely and efficient service.
- Follow instructions from kitchen leadership and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
- Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff to maintain kitchen standards and efficiency.
- Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the kitchen, including workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
- Follow all MHRG company policies, procedures, and safety protocols to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
- Perform efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment while maintaining food quality.
- Adapt to menu changes, special requests, and last-minute adjustments as needed.
- Assist with prep work, station coverage, and additional tasks assigned by management.
- Attend mandatory meetings and complete company-assigned training.
- Maintain uniform standards and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
- Adhere to a reliable work schedule and perform duties safely.
- Perform other tasks, including cross-training in different areas, as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous restaurant kitchen experience preferred.
- Preferred Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Commitment to quality safety, service, and food and beverage knowledge.
- Strong understanding of various cooking & food prep techniques and kitchen operations
- Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment
- Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
- Flexible schedule helpful.
- Valid Food Handler Certificate required.
- Valid State Alcohol Server Certificate required.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related dutles requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.