Kitchen Prep

Fogo de Chao is a renowned Brazilian steakhouse chain known for delivering an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates the Culinary Art of Churrasco. Founded with a mission to ignite fire and joy, Fogo de Chao is deeply committed to caring for its team members, guests, and communities. The company fosters a welcoming environment by making space around the table where everyone feels included and valued. Fogo de Chao emphasizes its core values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility, and a spirit of support often expressed as "Deixa Comigo" (we've got you). These values shape the daily operations and culture throughout every Fogo location, ensuring a purposeful future for the business and its people.

Fogo de Chao offers fulfilling career opportunities with professional and personal growth potential at every level within the organization. Their strong focus on employee development and well-being underpins a commitment to bring the best to the table every day — not only in terms of food quality but also in the work environment. The company’s dedication extends to providing competitive benefits and a stable workplace where team members can thrive.

The current opening is for the position of Kitchen Prep, a vital role within the kitchen team responsible for supporting the preparation and presentation of various food items primarily including salad bar items, side dishes, and desserts. The Kitchen Prep person plays an essential role in maintaining high quality standards in food production by ensuring proper recipe execution and managing inventory with strict attention to freshness and availability. This position will also involve maintenance duties such as cleaning kitchen equipment and areas, as well as managing storage and inventory levels efficiently. Additionally, this role may include performing opening and closing procedures under management direction.

This position is well suited for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and possess both physical stamina and a proactive attitude towards ensuring quality and cleanliness. The Kitchen Prep team member will collaborate closely with management and other kitchen staff to support smooth daily operations and contribute meaningfully to the guest dining experience.

Fogo de Chao values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity and E Verify Employer, promoting inclusion and fair employment practices. The company provides comprehensive benefits for full-time and part-time team members, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance and short-term disability after meeting employment duration criteria. Voluntary additional coverage options such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, permanent life, pet insurance, legal services, and ID protection are also offered to support the health and welfare of their team members.

The role requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as transporting objects up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods while maintaining a quick pace. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is also necessary to meet the operational needs of the restaurant. Overall, joining Fogo de Chao as a Kitchen Prep team member means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to culinary excellence, outstanding team culture, and purposeful future growth.