Prep Cook
Cotton Patch Cafe
Prep Cook
At Cotton Patch Cafe, we cook scratch-made Texas favorites and serve them with real hospitality. We're looking for a dedicated Prep Cook who takes pride in a clean workspace, moves efficiently, and loves being part of a team that cares about food.
What You'll Do
- Wash, peel, cut, and portion vegetables, proteins, and other items to recipe specs
- Follow food safety and sanitation standards, including temperature logging
- Stock and rotate stations before service
- Assist with receiving deliveries
- Keep prep areas and equipment clean throughout the shift
- Support line cooks during service and communicate clearly with the kitchen team
What We're Looking For
- 1–2 years of kitchen experience preferred (restaurant, catering, or institutional)
- Solid knife skills and comfort with basic cooking techniques
- Knowledge of food safety practices
- Food handler certification required
- Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
Who We Are
- A growing Texas-based brand with 46 locations across 2 states
- Passionate about our people, food, and communities
- Committed to quality, hospitality, and promoting from within
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive pay
- Flexible scheduling — full-time and part-time available
- Instant Pay access
- Paid training — including the opportunity to learn scratch-made cooking techniques
- Advancement opportunities
- Team Member and Friends & Family meal discounts
- Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas — spend the holidays with the people who matter
- Tenure bonuses
- Team recognition programs
- Voluntary benefits options
Equal Opportunity Employer Cotton Patch Cafe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local law. Cotton Patch Cafe participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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