Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $12.75 - $16.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

flexible schedules
Back-of-house shift meals
Front-of-house meal discounts
Meal discounts for friends and family
Paid vacation
competitive benefits
Free telemedicine through first stop health
Referral Bonus
Perks at work
long-term career growth

Job Description

Metro Diner is a well-established restaurant known for its warm, welcoming service, familiar faces, and award-winning, simply delicious food. The company prides itself on maintaining a culture centered around 100% guest satisfaction, which is not just talked about but lived and breathed every day by all team members. As a cornerstone of the local dining community, Metro Diner offers both guests and employees an environment that values friendliness, teamwork, and a strong commitment to quality. Their reputation for delicious food combined with an exceptional guest experience has made them a beloved name in the restaurant industry.

The position of Prep Cook at Metro Diner is integral to the success of the restaurant. This role involves preparing all food products strictly according to Metro Diner’s recipes using various processes, equipment, and utensils. Prep Cooks are responsible not only for food preparation but also for ensuring that their workstations stay clean and organized, upholding the high standards set by the company. Metro Diner’s kitchens act as showpieces, where cleanliness and orderliness are paramount. The role demands a strong commitment to following recipe guidelines consistently and a dedication to maintaining quality standards in every task. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, motivated, and willing to contribute to the overall success of the kitchen team.

Metro Diner offers numerous benefits to their employees including flexible schedules that accommodate various lifestyle needs, back-of-house shift meals and front-of-house meal discounts, and special discounts for friends and family, which enhance the employee experience. After one year of employment, team members become eligible for paid vacation and competitive benefits, along with access to free telemedicine services through First Stop Health. The restaurant also rewards employees for their referrals with a $250 bonus for each successful candidate referred, with no limits on the number of referrals. Additional perks include access to over 30,000 discounts on purchases related to travel, fitness, auto, event tickets, and more, creating a comprehensive benefits package that supports both personal and professional growth. Long-term career growth is encouraged at Metro Diner, making it an ideal workplace for those seeking stable employment in the restaurant industry with a supportive and friendly team environment.

Job Requirements

  • An understanding of prepping food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils
  • a commitment to utilizing the recipe book at all times, regardless of familiarity with the dish being prepped
  • the 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, and items are properly sealed, labeled, and dated
  • ability to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area

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 to promptly report equipment and food quality problems
  • ability to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area
  • initiative to correct any prepping errors in a professional manner
  • awareness to monitor inventory levels
  • commitment to utilizing the recipe book at all times

Job Duties

  • Prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils
  • keep your station clean and organized at all times
  • comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen policies and procedures
  • ensure refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas are organized, clean, and items are properly sealed, labeled, and dated
  • promptly report equipment and food quality problems
  • monitor inventory levels and inform Kitchen Manager of product shortages
  • maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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