Prep Cook

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Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

PORKY BUTTS BBQ

Position: Prep Cook
Department: Kitchen
Reports To: Kitchen Manager / Assistant Kitchen Manager
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Employment Type: Full-Time

Porky Butts BBQ is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients, following recipes and portion standards, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and ensuring the kitchen is properly stocked and ready for daily service.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, works efficiently in a fast-paced environment, follows food safety standards, and understands the importance of consistency and teamwork in delivering quality food to our guests.

• Prepare vegetables, meats, sauces, sides, and other ingredients according to established recipes and preparation guidelines.
• Wash, peel, chop, slice, measure, and portion ingredients as needed.
• Prepare and portion food items to maintain consistency in quality, presentation, and serving sizes.
• Follow recipes and preparation procedures to ensure food meets Porky Butts BBQ standards.
• Label, date, store, and rotate prepared ingredients using proper FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures.
• Assist with preparing food items for daily restaurant service and catering orders as needed.
• Monitor ingredient freshness and communicate low inventory or product concerns to management.

• Complete assigned prep lists accurately and on time.
• Maintain adequate product levels to support smooth kitchen operations.
• Work efficiently with cooks, kitchen managers, and other team members to meet daily production needs.
• Follow instructions and communicate any delays, shortages, or preparation concerns to the appropriate manager.
• Assist with receiving and properly storing deliveries when needed.
• Minimize food waste by following portion standards and proper storage procedures.

• Follow all applicable food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and follow safe food handling procedures.
• Keep workstations, cutting boards, knives, equipment, and preparation areas clean and sanitized.
• Follow proper handwashing and personal hygiene practices.
• Store food products properly to prevent contamination and maintain freshness.
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks and maintain a clean, organized kitchen throughout the shift.

• Arrive on time and prepared to work scheduled shifts.
• Follow directions from kitchen leadership and ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude and contribute to a team-oriented work environment.
• Be willing to assist with other kitchen duties as business needs require.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and maintain consistent work standards.

• Previous kitchen, restaurant, or food preparation experience preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes, measurements, and written or verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn and follow established procedures.
• Food handler certification, if required by applicable regulations.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive food preparation tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry food products, supplies, and kitchen equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a busy kitchen environment with exposure to heat, cold, wet floors, and sharp kitchen tools.
• Ability to perform job duties safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

This position operates in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen where teamwork, cleanliness, efficiency, and attention to detail are essential. The Prep Cook must be able to prioritize assigned tasks and maintain consistent preparation standards during busy periods.

At Porky Butts BBQ, every…