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Prep Cook

Full-time

TXA TXA Club

TXA TXA Club is looking for reliable, hospitality-minded Line / Prep Cook to join our team.

Position Summary: The Line / Prep Cook is responsible for executing menu items with consistency, speed, and accuracy during service, as well as tackling an ever-changing prep list for both cafe and offsite events. This role reports to the Sous Chef to maintain quality standards, ensure proper station setup, and support overall kitchen efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and plating guidelines
  • Set up and break down assigned station before and after service
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked workstation throughout shifts
  • Follow prep lists and communicate low inventory or product needs to supervisors
  • Ensure all food is handled, stored, and labeled in compliance with food safety standards
  • Work collaboratively with kitchen team to ensure smooth and timely service
  • Assist with prep tasks as needed (cutting, portioning, batching, etc.)
  • Maintain awareness of ticket times and prioritize orders accordingly
  • Properly use and maintain kitchen equipment
Qualifications:
  • 2+ year experience in a fast-paced kitchen preferred
  • Strong understanding of basic cooking techniques and kitchen operations
  • Ability to work under pressure and maintain composure during peak hours
  • Strong attention to detail and consistency
  • Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Who You Are

You understand that succeeding in this environment requires team effort. You show up ready to work, pay attention to the details, communicate with your teammates, and are willing to help wherever you are needed.

About TXA TXA Club

TXA TXA Club is a neighborhood cafe, bar, and gathering place in Chicago's Logan Square. We create a place for the everyday and the extraordinary—a place people build into their lives and where they feel a sense of belonging.

Our events are an extension of that philosophy. Whether we're hosting an intimate dinner, a wedding, a private celebration, or a large gathering, we want our guests to feel genuinely welcomed and cared for. The cafe is the nuclear center of these operations. 

Position: BOH Line / Prep Cook
Hours of Operation: Tues - Sun, 8am - 9pm

* To be considered for this position, please send a resume and email to View email address on culinaryagents.com and tell us a little bit about yourself and why you'd like to work with us. 
Vacancy posted 14 days ago
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