Job Overview
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
flexible schedules
BOH shift meals
FOH meal discounts
Meal discounts for friends and family
Paid vacation
competitive benefits
Free Telemedicine
Referral Bonus
Perks at work
long-term career growth
Job Description
Metro Diner is a well-established restaurant known for its warm and welcoming service, familiar faces, and award-winning food. With a strong focus on guest satisfaction and culture, Metro Diner prides itself on delivering simply delicious meals and a dining experience that feels like home. Established as a beloved community eatery, Metro Diner emphasizes a friendly atmosphere, consistent quality, and attentive customer care. The restaurant has built a reputation for maintaining high standards in food preparation and customer service, fostering a work environment where team members feel valued and motivated.
The role of Prep Cook at Metro Diner is essential to the restaurant’s continued success. Prep Cooks play a critical part in ensuring that all food products are prepped according to Metro Diner’s recipes using various processes, equipment, and utensils. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, a commitment to cleanliness, and the ability to maintain organized workstations in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Metro Diner views its kitchens as showpieces, so sustaining a clean and sanitary workspace is a top priority. Prep Cooks contribute to the overall efficiency of the kitchen by preparing ingredients ahead of busy service times, supporting chefs and cooks in the timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
This position offers flexible scheduling to accommodate a variety of lifestyles and commitments. Metro Diner supports its employees with meal discounts, including Back of House (BOH) shift meals and Front of House (FOH) meal discounts, as well as meal discounts for friends and family. Additional benefits include paid vacation after one year of service, competitive benefits packages, and free telemedicine services through First Stop Health after one year. Employees also enjoy a referral bonus program with no limits on the number of referrals, offering $250 per successful referral. Metro Diner provides access to Perks at Work, which offers discounts on travel, fitness, auto, event tickets, and more. The restaurant fosters a supportive team environment and offers opportunities for long-term career growth. Joining Metro Diner means becoming part of a dedicated team that lives and breathes its culture every day, ensuring a rewarding and enjoyable workplace for all team members.
The role of Prep Cook at Metro Diner is essential to the restaurant’s continued success. Prep Cooks play a critical part in ensuring that all food products are prepped according to Metro Diner’s recipes using various processes, equipment, and utensils. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, a commitment to cleanliness, and the ability to maintain organized workstations in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Metro Diner views its kitchens as showpieces, so sustaining a clean and sanitary workspace is a top priority. Prep Cooks contribute to the overall efficiency of the kitchen by preparing ingredients ahead of busy service times, supporting chefs and cooks in the timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
This position offers flexible scheduling to accommodate a variety of lifestyles and commitments. Metro Diner supports its employees with meal discounts, including Back of House (BOH) shift meals and Front of House (FOH) meal discounts, as well as meal discounts for friends and family. Additional benefits include paid vacation after one year of service, competitive benefits packages, and free telemedicine services through First Stop Health after one year. Employees also enjoy a referral bonus program with no limits on the number of referrals, offering $250 per successful referral. Metro Diner provides access to Perks at Work, which offers discounts on travel, fitness, auto, event tickets, and more. The restaurant fosters a supportive team environment and offers opportunities for long-term career growth. Joining Metro Diner means becoming part of a dedicated team that lives and breathes its culture every day, ensuring a rewarding and enjoyable workplace for all team members.
Job Requirements
- understanding of prepping food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils
- commitment to utilizing the recipe book at all times
- willingness to comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen policies and procedures
- motivation to ensure refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas are organized and clean
- ability to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area
- willingness to report equipment and food quality issues
- reliable and punctual
Job Qualifications
- experience as a prep cook in a fast-paced work environment
- knowledge of proper rotation of inventory and FIFO system
- attention to detail
- awareness of kitchen safety and sanitation standards
- ability to follow recipes precisely
- strong communication skills
Job Duties
- prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils
- maintain a clean and organized workstation
- ensure refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas are clean, organized, and items are properly sealed, labeled, and dated
- comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen policies and procedures
- report equipment and food quality problems promptly
- monitor inventory levels and inform Kitchen Manager of product shortages
- correct any prepping errors professionally
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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