A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
Prep Cook - Cedar Cove Ranch & Resort is hiring a dependable, hardworking Prep Cook to join our growing Food & Beverage team in Eustace, Texas.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Prep ingredients for breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, and events Wash, chop, portion, season, and organize food for service Assist chefs and cooks with daily meal preparation Properly label, date, rotate, and store food Maintain clean, organized prep and kitchen areas Assist with receiving and putting away deliveries Follow food safety and sanitation standards Help with kitchen cleanup and closing duties Support large groups, weddings, retreats, hunts, and special events
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Dependable and punctual — reliability is extremely important Strong work ethic and positive attitude Able to follow recipes and chef instructions Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen Able to stand for extended periods and lift 40-50 lbs Available for a flexible hospitality schedule, including some evenings and weekends Restaurant, catering, banquet, or prep experience preferred Qualifications 2+ year of professional kitchen, restaurant, catering, banquet, or food-prep experience preferred Basic knowledge of food preparation, knife skills, and kitchen equipment Understanding of proper food handling, sanitation, and food-safety practices Ability to follow recipes, prep lists, portion standards, and Chef instructions Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain a consistent work schedule Strong work ethic with a team-first attitude Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Comfortable working a flexible hospitality schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40-50 lbs Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen workspace Food Handler Certification preferred; must be willing to obtain if required Reliable transportation to the ranch required Employment Requirements Must be able to pass a background check, consistent with applicable law. Cedar Cove Ranch & Resort maintains a drug-free workplace; employment may be subject to drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable law. No smoking while on the job. Employees must comply with company smoking and tobacco policies while on property and during working hours.
WHY CEDAR COVE RANCH?
Cedar Cove Ranch & Resort is not a typical restaurant environment. Our culinary team serves private corporate retreats, weddings, hunting groups, and special events at a luxury ranch and resort. You'll work alongside an expanding hospitality team with opportunities to learn, take on additional responsibility, and grow as the resort grows.
TO APPLY
Submit your application with your previous kitchen or food-service experience and your general availability.
Pay:
$14.00 - $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Application Question(s): What experience do you have with food prep in a restaurant, catering, banquet, or high-volume kitchen? Please briefly describe your responsibilities. This position requires reliability and a flexible schedule based on retreats, weddings, hunts, and events. Please describe your availability and any days or times you are regularly unavailable.
