Prep Cook

Prep Cook at Cowboy Chicken

As a Prep Cook at Cowboy Chicken, you will be a crucial member of our kitchen team, responsible for preparing and assembling various food items that are essential to delivering our mouthwatering wood-fired rotisserie chicken and wholesome meals. Your attention to detail, culinary skills, and commitment to quality will play a significant role in ensuring that our guests have a delightful dining experience filled with the authentic flavors of the American Southwest.

Key responsibilities include:

• Food Preparation: Collaborate with the kitchen team to execute the preparation of menu items, with a primary focus on our signature wood-fired rotisserie chicken. This includes marinating, seasoning, and ensuring that the chicken is ready for slow-roasting to perfection.
• Ingredient Readiness: Assist in prepping all necessary ingredients and components, such as chopping vegetables, preparing side dishes, and mixing marinades, according to Cowboy Chicken's strict quality and portion control standards.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and maintain adequate inventory levels of prepared items, notifying the kitchen manager of any shortages or additional needs in a timely manner.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Follow strict food safety and hygiene protocols during all preparation tasks, ensuring that all food items are handled, stored, and cooked in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Kitchen Organization: Maintain a clean and organized work area, including food stations, storage areas, and equipment. Adhere to proper sanitation practices to ensure a hygienic environment.
• Support during Service: Collaborate with the kitchen team during peak service hours to ensure a smooth flow of food preparation and timely delivery to guests.
• Quality Control: Monitor the quality of food products at various stages of preparation, ensuring that they meet Cowboy Chicken's high standards for taste, appearance, and freshness.
• Compliance: Comply with all health and safety regulations, as well as Cowboy Chicken's policies and procedures.

Qualifications and skills include:

• Previous experience as a prep cook or in a similar food preparation role is advantageous, but we are open to training individuals with a passion for the culinary arts.
• Knowledge of food safety and proper kitchen sanitation practices is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

Benefits include:

• Flexible scheduling for both AM or PM and part time or full time
• No late nights, we close at 9:00pm
• Competitive pay
• Meal benefits
• PTO available for full time employees
• Health insurance available for full time employees
• Employee referral program
• Clear path for career advancement, we promote team members

Company overview:

Cowboy Chicken is more than just a restaurant; it's a family that has been delighting customers with its delectable wood-fired rotisserie chicken and wholesome meals since 1981. We are passionate about serving delicious, healthy, and authentic dishes that capture the essence of the American Southwest.

Our signature wood-fired rotisserie chicken is marinated with a special blend of herbs and spices and slow-roasted to perfection over an open flame, infusing it with mouthwatering flavors that keep our guests coming back for more. We take pride in using only the finest ingredients, prepared with care and precision, to provide an exceptional dining experience for our customers.

Joining Cowboy Chicken means becoming part of a team that values passion, quality, and a commitment to providing outstanding customer service. As a Prep Cook, you will be an integral part of our kitchen operations, helping us deliver the flavors of the Wild West to our valued guests. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and want to be part of a beloved brand that celebrates the rich culinary heritage of the American Southwest, we invite you to apply and join our Cowboy Chicken family. Yeehaw!