Prep Cook

LOD Staffing has openings for Prep Cooks 

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients for chefs to cook, and helping keep the kitchen running efficiently. Additional responsibilities will be to assist chefs with cooking, and serving food, and ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitized

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be flexible with shift. The schedule will vary weekly depending on kitchen needs
• Must be able to pass a national background check 
• Must be able to pass drug screening
• Must have Food Handling Certification
• 6 months experience as a Prep Cook or related field
• Must be experienced with a Kettle Burner
• Capability to lift and carry items up to a certain weight (usually 25-50 pounds).
• Ability to perform physical tasks for extended periods, including standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to perform tasks that require repetitive motion, such as sweeping, mopping, or wiping surfaces.

Working Environment

There may be prolonged periods spent working at the hot stove and grill. Heat may be uncomfortable. Required to wear a uniform, hair net, protective eyewear, non-skid shoes, appropriate oven gloves, and protective gloves.  Work requires sufficient strength and endurance to meet demands for high volume food preparation. The area is noisy and requires good receptive communication skills.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, handle, reach outward, reach above shoulder, crawl, squat/Kneel, bend, push, and pull frequently. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on a work surface.
• Ability to use upper and lower extremities to move or transport 25 to 50 pounds, including pressing against something to force it in a forward, downward, or outward position or drag, haul 25 to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist, bending legs at the knees, and moving extremities in any direction
• Ability to withstand physical demands on the body, including being in a stationary and/or standing position most of the day
• Ability to express and exchange ideas using the spoken word, including where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information

Other Requirements

• Vision (near, distance)
• Sense of Sound (answering phone, fire alarms, horns)

Company Description

Labor On Demand, Inc. d.b.a. LOD Staffing is a knowledgeable and passionate employment agency servicing the Austin and San Antonio metropolitan areas. For nearly two decades, we have strived to bring the right people together with the right jobs. Whether it is an opportunity for a new career, seasonal work, or a part-time gig to provide extra income, we take extraordinary pride in matching you with a position that satisfies your employment needs. Join our team today and let us help you find your next exciting career opportunity. We look forward to meeting you!

EEO Statement

Employees of Labor on Demand Inc. are protected by federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and other laws designed to protect employees from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.

Employees of Labor on Demand Inc. are also protected against retaliation. Consistent with federal laws, acts of retaliation against an employee who engages in a protected activity whistle-blowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law will not be tolerated. Managers and supervisors of Labor on Demand Inc. are also reminded of their responsibility to prevent, document, and promptly correct harassing conduct in the workplace.