Prep Cook

  • Don Strange of Texas
  • San Antonio, Texas
  • Full Time
Prep Cook

Don Strange of Texas

donstrange

KITCHEN

FULL-TIME

15-17/HR

SAN ANTONIO

s to: Kitchen Management & VP of Operations

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Don Strange of Texas is now hiring for Prep Cooks in our high-volume catering kitchen.

Our catering prep cooks are required to prepare large quantities of food to be served at weddings, conventions, meetings, and other large events or gatherings. They prepare foods of many different types and styles in a timely manner for our large-scale off-site events. This position is primarily based at our headquarters.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Excellent knife skills

Preparation and production of food and recipes, setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment

Assist with menu development, specify product standards, control and maintain food inventories, ad to recipes and ensure smooth and safe operations

maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen

Possibly attend events as onsite, on-location chef (as needed)

Ad to required cleaning and sanitation standards

Ensurepletepliance with all food, safety and physical standards and policies

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Proven experience in the culinary field. Experience in high-volume, quality-oriented catering, restaurant or banquets experience preferred

2 years of full-service kitchen cooking experience, required

Excellent volume cooking and presentation skills

Skilled at preparing ingredients, knife skills, and adhering to recipe standards

Ability to work andmunicate with a variety of people of different skill levels and varied backgrounds

Excellentmunication skills (written and oral) and good listening skills

Ability to effectively handle many tasks at once in a fast-paced work environment

Thoroughness, attention to detail, and excellentanizational skills

Good decision-making and ability to proactively make changes as needed

Food Handler Certification, required

Be able to stand for long periods of time, reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds

DETAILS

Flexible scheduling and an energized environment

Competitive pay with advancement opportunities

Work day meals provided (most days)

Weekly pay

Starting pay is $15.00-$17.00 hourly, based on experience and qualifications

This is a full-time opportunity and scheduling is event based. Primarily day-shift, though weekends and overtime may be required based on demand.

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Don Strange of Texas - 1551 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78228
Job ID: 483342782
Originally Posted on: 6/29/2025

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