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Prep Cook-El Torito Grill

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.90 - $20.40
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
flexibility
Career growth opportunities
Team Member Dining Discounts
Employee Referral Program
financial well-being
partner perks
Sick Time
Health Insurance

Job Description

Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG) is a distinguished hospitality company renowned for its commitment to providing extraordinary dining experiences. With a foundation built on passion and dedication, XRG operates a variety of full-service restaurants that emphasize exceptional service, innovative menus, and vibrant atmospheres. Certified as a Top Workplace for five consecutive years, XRG cultivates a unique culture centered on its Core Values, fostering an environment where team members can thrive both professionally and personally. The company’s inclusive, dynamic workplace encourages career development and deeply values the contributions of its staff, offering competitive pay, flexible schedules, and various benefits designed to support employee well-being and growth.

Joining the XRG Team means stepping into a role that goes beyond routine food preparation. As a Prep Cook at XRG, you will be a crucial part of the kitchen team responsible for preparing ingredients, sauces, and simple dishes that form the backbone of the exceptional meals served to guests. This role demands attention to detail, discipline in food safety practices, and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Your contributions will directly impact the quality and consistency of the dishes served, helping to create memorable guest experiences.

In this role, you will be entrusted with following detailed prep sheets, operating kitchen equipment safely, maintaining proper food storage standards, and collaborating effectively with chefs and service staff. Your knife skills, knowledge of menu items, and understanding of safety and sanitation protocols are essential to ensure product freshness and uphold the kitchen’s operational standards. Additionally, the position involves physical tasks such as moving furniture and handling food storage systems, making it suitable for individuals who are able to stand and walk for long periods and lift moderate weights.

XRG is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that supports career growth. The company offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $16.90 to $20.40, depending on experience and qualifications, along with benefits like health insurance for full-time employees. Employees enjoy dining discounts, referral bonuses, financial well-being programs, and partner perks such as discounted tickets and travel rates. Sick time is provided in eligible states, underscoring XRG’s commitment to employee care. If you are passionate about food preparation and eager to be part of a respected hospitality group with ample opportunities for advancement, the Prep Cook role at XRG provides an excellent platform to develop your skills and grow your career in the culinary industry.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma preferred
  • minimum of one year related experience
  • ability to communicate effectively in English
  • 18 plus years of age
  • proof of eligibility to work in the United States
  • valid driver’s license
  • possession of or ability to possess all state required work cards

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma preferred
  • proof of eligibility to work in the United States
  • valid driver’s license
  • 18 plus years of age
  • possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards
  • minimum of one year related experience
  • advanced knife skills
  • proper food storage knowledge
  • proper lifting techniques
  • guest relations
  • sanitation and safety
  • full service kitchen operations
  • ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public

Job Duties

  • Prepare all hot and cold restaurant foods
  • prepare prep sheet to include all items that need to be prepared or ordered
  • follow prep sheet and communicate to chefs in accordance
  • ensure set prep times are met
  • properly wrap, label, date and store all food items on their proper cart to ensure product freshness
  • set up, operate and clean all kitchen machinery/equipment and store it in its proper place
  • maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and handling of equipment, using only as intended and only after proper training has been demonstrated

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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