Hospitality & Prep

Prep Cook

At Matchbox, we believe that great food is the heart and soul of a memorable dining experience. As a Prep Cook, you'll play a crucial role in preparing and organizing ingredients for our delicious foods. From our wood-fired pizzas to our chef-inspired entres, each dish is crafted with passion and precision. Your attention to detail and culinary skills will ensure that our kitchen operates efficiently, and our guests receive consistently high-quality dishes. Take the next step in your culinary career and be part of a renowned restaurant brand that is passionate about serving extraordinary food to our valued guests.

Assist in setting up and organizing the kitchen stations for service.

Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.

Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure timely and accurate food preparation.

Follow kitchen procedures and recipes to consistently deliver top-quality dishes.

Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation role is preferred.

Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Strong teamwork and communication skills for effective collaboration in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 1012 hours per shift), especially during meal prep and service.

bulk food items, equipment, inventory).

Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and twisting during food preparation and equipment handling.

Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for chopping, slicing, plating, and using kitchen tools and machinery.

Ability to work in hot, humid, and fast-paced kitchen environments.

Must be able to taste and smell food to ensure quality and consistency.

Visual acuity to monitor food presentation, cleanliness, and safety standards.

Ability to move freely in large kitchen spaces, storage areas, and multiple dining facilities across campus.

Ability to communicate clearly in a noisy kitchen environment.

May require climbing ladders or using step stools to access upper storage or equipment.

Matchbox is a leading restaurant brand that has been bringing people together since 2003 with our mouth-watering wood-fired pizzas, mini burgers, and chef-inspired dishes. Thompson Hospitality is one of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Thompson Hospitality