PAID ROLE
Prep Cook
Travel Villa Kitchen · Posted 3 days ago
PAY$13.00 per hour
JOB TYPEPart-time / event-based, with possible full-time
LOCATIONHouston, TX · In person
SCHEDULEWeekdays, weekends, and event days
About the role
We're hiring Prep Cooks to support our farm-to-table kitchen for private dinners, catering, chef demos, and community events. You'll work alongside our chefs to prep fresh, locally sourced ingredients and keep the kitchen clean, organized, and ready for service.
Responsibilities
- Wash, peel, cut, portion, and label produce, proteins, and other ingredients to recipe specs
- Prepare sauces, dressings, marinades, and base recipes
- Set up and break down stations for catering, private dinners, and off-site events
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and FIFO storage standards
- Keep inventory counts and tell the chef when stock is low
- Clean and sanitize tools, equipment, and work areas
- Help load, transport, and set up for off-site events as needed
Qualifications
- Some kitchen or food prep experience preferred; we'll train motivated beginners
- Basic knife skills and the ability to follow recipes
- Food Handler Certification (or willing to get one within 30 days)
- Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs
- Reliable transportation and flexible availability, including weekends
- Team-player attitude and pride in clean work
Benefits & Perks
- Hands-on training from working chefs
- Staff meals on shift
- Paths to Line Cook, Event Chef, and Demo Chef roles
- Access to Farm2Chef events and culinary education programs
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