Prep Cook (Preparador)

Job overview

The Prep Cook (Preparador) role is onsite in New Orleans, LA, and is listed as full-time. Pay is $14–$15 per hour. Felipe’s Taqueria serves scratch-made, small-batch Mexican food. The role prepares fresh ingredients and keeps coolers and kitchen lines stocked so the kitchen can operate efficiently and serve consistent, high-quality food. The prep cook works with cooks, kitchen leads, and the manager on duty to prepare recipes, organize deliveries, and maintain food and knife safety.

What you'll do

• Prepare recipes to company standards
• follow prep lists
• measure and portion ingredients
• taste food for quality and consistency
• stock cold lines
• assist cooks with line stocking
• unload, rotate, and organize deliveries
• follow food and knife safety procedures
• maintain a clean prep kitchen and refrigerators
• assist with cleaning, dishwashing, and trash
• care for equipment and report issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

prep cook

preparador

new orleans la

felipe’s taqueria

full-time

kitchen

food preparation

fresh ingredients

food safety

knife safety

mexican food

growth opportunities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid vacation
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• supportive kitchen environment
• opportunities to grow into cook roles.

Why this role

Food safety training is provided; opportunities to grow into cook roles.

About the employer

Felipe's Taqueria is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.