Prep Cook
LANDED
Colorado, USA · Littleton, CO, USA · Ken Caryl, CO, USA
Posted on May 8, 2026
REPORTS TO: Manager or Supervisor on duty
POSITION STATUS: Non-Exempt
Position Summary:
The Prep/Pantry position contributes to the success of our company by executing tasks required to prepare all Prep/Pantry menu items with emphasis on quality, appearance, portioning, and food safety. This position is responsible for keeping the kitchen area, walk-in, storage area, prep bakery area, and freezer area clean, sanitary, and well-organized.
As ambassadors of Gastamo’s mission to make everyone feel special through great food, unique environments, and exceptional hospitality, Kitchen Line Cooks exemplify our core values by building trust, mastering the small details, and contributing to a culture of teamwork and continuous growth.
Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The duties and responsibilities listed below are those that must be met to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform an essential function.
POSITION STATUS: Non-Exempt
Position Summary:
The Prep/Pantry position contributes to the success of our company by executing tasks required to prepare all Prep/Pantry menu items with emphasis on quality, appearance, portioning, and food safety. This position is responsible for keeping the kitchen area, walk-in, storage area, prep bakery area, and freezer area clean, sanitary, and well-organized.
As ambassadors of Gastamo’s mission to make everyone feel special through great food, unique environments, and exceptional hospitality, Kitchen Line Cooks exemplify our core values by building trust, mastering the small details, and contributing to a culture of teamwork and continuous growth.
Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The duties and responsibilities listed below are those that must be met to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform an essential function.
- Operate cooking equipment such as the fryer, slicer, mixer, oven, and steam table.
- Set up Prep/Pantry station according to restaurant standards.
- Prep necessary items for each station.
- Memorize and follow all company standard recipes, cooking procedures, and plate set-ups ensuring the highest product quality possible.
- Prepare orders as requested by the guest according to our company time specifications.
- Learn new menu items and limited time offers as introduced.
- Work effectively with managers, servers, dish machine operators, and fellow cooks.
- Call servers for timely delivery of food when orders are complete.
- Handle returned plates quickly and efficiently.
- Prepare food items for later use by weighing, measuring, portioning, and thawing to specific standards.
- Maintain product rotation system to ensure quality and freshness.
- Assist with food deliveries to include checking product for quality and placing products in appropriate storage areas to ensure food safety.
- Assist with the cleaning, sanitation and organization of kitchen, walk-in cooler, and all food storage areas.
- Maintain a professional appearance, including proper hygiene and report to work as scheduled, in uniform and ready to take over your station.
- Perform additional responsibilities as requested.
Your Impact:
- Are driven by purpose and take pride in making others feel special through your work—whether guest-facing or behind the scenes
- Embody hospitality by contributing to an exceptional experience through attention to detail, efficiency, and care (Gastamo Heart)
- Influence and inspire others with a positive, team-first attitude—lifting up those around you (Win Together)
- Thrive in environments where learning, adapting, and growing are part of everyday life (Constantly Evolving)
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and a desire to do things the right way (Build Trust)
- Are dependable, organized, and take initiative to do what needs to be done—big or small (All the Small Things)
- Must be able to read and speak English well enough to understand safety protocols, training materials, and team communications across all areas of the restaurant
What's In It For You:
- Dining discount while working
- Dining discount for you and a friend at any of our concepts
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance after an introductory period
- 401k Match
- Employee Referral bonuses after 30 AND 60 days!
- Mental health resources
- Opportunities for promotion and career development
- Competitive compensation and fun work environment
- Profound joy in your role
- Paid Sick Leave- All employees accumulate paid sick leave (“PSL”) at the rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours in a year.
*This job will be posted for two weeks or until the position is filled
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