Line Cook, Prep Cook & Overnight Cook Simply Fresh | Las Cruces, NM Job Summary Simply Fresh is hiring dependable, hands-on kitchen team members to help prepare fresh, high-quality meals for our community. We have separate openings for a Line Cook, Prep Cook, and Overnight Cook/Prep Cook. We are a high-volume meal-prep kitchen with a changing menu. Our team needs to work efficiently, follow recipes, stay organized, and maintain consistent food quality across every batch. We're looking for people who take pride in their work and are willing to help wherever needed within the kitchen. Available Positions Line Cook Responsible for cooking a variety of proteins, including chicken, beef, and seafood, as well as other assigned menu items. This position is not limited to a single protein or station. Responsibilities also include preparing sides, vegetables, sauces, and other components needed for meal production. Applicants should be comfortable managing multiple cooking tasks, following recipes, checking food temperatures and doneness, and completing production assignments without sacrificing quality. Helping with prep, portioning, and cleanup is also part of the role. Prep Cook Responsible for ingredient preparation across the entire menu. Duties include washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, measuring, and portioning ingredients; preparing sauces and dressings; and prepping proteins and other meal components as directed. Applicants should have solid knife skills, work accurately and efficiently, and be comfortable handling a variety of prep assignments rather than only one type of task. Keeping ingredients organized, properly labeled, and ready for production is essential. Overnight Cook / Prep Cook Responsible for both cooking and ingredient preparation during overnight production. Duties include cooking proteins and other menu items, completing prep assignments, and organizing food and ingredients for the next stage of production. Applicants should be comfortable with both cooking and prep, managing assigned work with limited supervision, and communicating what has been completed or still needs attention. Dependable overnight availability is essential. Responsibilities for All Positions Follow recipes, production instructions, and portion standards to maintain consistent meals across batches. Complete assigned work efficiently and communicate early when supplies are running low, instructions are unclear, or production is falling behind. Practice safe food handling, including preventing cross-contamination and following proper cooking, cooling, storage, labeling, and rotation procedures. Keep workstations, equipment, utensils, and shared kitchen areas clean and organized throughout the shift. Participate in dishwashing, sanitation, restocking, and cleanup as needed. Work cooperatively with the team and adjust to changing production priorities. All positions include helping with other kitchen tasks as assigned. Qualifications & Expectations Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, restaurant, catering operation, or meal-prep environment is preferred. Line cook and overnight applicants should be confident cooking a variety of proteins safely and consistently. Prep applicants should be comfortable with knife work and a broad range of ingredient preparation. We're looking for team members who arrive on time, communicate clearly, follow directions, accept feedback, and take responsibility for completing their work. Attention to detail matters, but so does maintaining a steady, productive pace. You should be comfortable using commercial kitchen equipment safely and working in a busy environment where the day's priorities may change. What We Offer Competitive pay, a supportive team, opportunities to grow, and employee meal perks. Your work will help provide convenient, quality meals to the community we serve. How to Apply Apply through Indeed and include your relevant kitchen experience, availability, and the position you're interested in: Line Cook, Prep Cook, or Overnight Cook / Prep Cook. For the overnight opening, please confirm your availability to work overnight shifts.

Pay:

$14.00 - $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person