Prep Cook

Working in our award-winning restaurants offers you a great job and competitive earnings, plus the following benefits:

• 25% Employee Discount: 25% off the entire check for you and a guest at ANY big Burrito Restaurant Group location; 50% days offered at every location on varying days.
• Paid Time Off for eligible employees
• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are available to full-time employees as well as the option to enroll in Aflac supplemental insurance.
• Holiday Closures: All restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day (with possible additional holiday closures).
• 50% Off Shift Meal (yum!)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Discounted Pet Insurance

Our prep cooks play an important role in setting the restaurant up for success every shift.

• Prep Cooks prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces using a variety of equipment and utensils.
• Prep Cooks portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Prep Cooks understand and comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Prep Cooks maintain proper cooling charts and label all food products made.

Required skills and qualifications to be a Prep Cook with Mad Mex Waterworks:

• 6 months of experience in food preparation
• Able to follow written recipes and supervisor instructions
• Basic knife skills for chopping, slicing, dicing, etc.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with others

Physical requirements for Prep Cook with Mad Mex Waterworks:

• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)
• Able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 25 pounds

While specific scheduling needs may vary, in general applicants are expected to have availability to work a mix of both weekdays and weekends as well as a mix of daytime and closing (night) shift availability. Mad Mex is more than burritos and guacamole (although we love both!). It’s a fun, casual place with legendary customer service and our take on what we call “funky fresh Cal-Mex” – which means serving the freshest food with the biggest flavors.