Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $11.75 - $14.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

flexible schedules
BOH shift meals
FOH meal discounts
Meal Discounts for Friends/Family
Paid vacation
competitive benefits
Free tele-medicine
Referral Bonus
Perks at work
long-term career growth

Job Description

Metro Diner is a renowned restaurant that prides itself on providing warm, welcoming service, familiar faces, and award-winning food. Known for its inviting atmosphere and the highest level of 100% guest satisfaction, Metro Diner has created a unique culture focused on delicious, comforting meals and exceptional customer experiences. The company lives and breathes this culture every day, making it an extraordinary place to work for individuals who appreciate a friendly, community-oriented environment and a passion for culinary excellence. Metro Diner is committed to fostering a team-based approach where every employee contributes to the establishment’s success and helps maintain the diner’s outstanding reputation. Becoming part of Metro Diner means joining a family dedicated to delicious food, a supportive workplace, and long-term career growth opportunities.

The role of Prep Cook at Metro Diner is a critical part of the restaurant's operational success. As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for preparing all food products according to Metro Diner’s recipes using a variety of culinary processes, equipment, and utensils. This attention to detail ensures consistency and quality in every dish served. Prep Cooks play an essential role in the kitchen by maintaining the high standards of food preparation, storage, and kitchen cleanliness. The kitchen is considered the heart of the diner, and keeping your station spotless and organized contributes to the overall positive flow and atmosphere of the establishment. This position offers flexible scheduling, competitive benefits after one year, the opportunity for paid vacation, meal discounts for both employees and their families, and access to free telemedicine services. With a supportive team environment and the chance for long-term career advancement, working as a Prep Cook at Metro Diner allows you to build your skills and grow within a popular and respected restaurant company.

Job Requirements

  • Understanding of prepping food products according to Metro Diner recipes
  • Commitment to using recipe book at all times
  • Willingness to comply with portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen policies
  • Motivation to keep storage areas clean, organized, sealed, labeled, and dated
  • Ability to maintain a clean and sanitary work area
  • Availability to work flexible schedules

Job Qualifications

  • Experience as a prep cook in a fast-paced work environment
  • Knowledge of proper food preparation techniques
  • Awareness of inventory rotation and FIFO system
  • Attention to detail for reporting problems
  • Commitment to following recipe book and kitchen policies
  • Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization
  • Strong communication skills

Job Duties

  • Prepare all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using various processes, equipment, and utensils
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work station
  • Ensure refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas are clean, organized, and properly labeled
  • Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality standards
  • Monitor inventory levels and report product shortages to Kitchen Manager
  • Correct any prepping errors professionally
  • Report equipment and food quality issues promptly

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