Prep Cook (Part-Time / Entry-Level) – Launch Your Culinary Career

Albert Lea, MN

Part Time

Entry Level

Everyone must start somewhere, but you shouldn't have to start in a chaotic, disorganized kitchen. At the Thirsty Fox Pub & Grill, we are a high-volume, precision-run operation currently adding on and expanding. We are looking for a highly reliable, part-time Prep Cook who wants to learn about the restaurant industry the right way. If you have a great attitude and like to clean, we will teach you the rest.
The Role (What You’ll Be Doing) You are the backbone of the kitchen. A successful Friday night rush is built on the prep work done earlier in the day. Your responsibilities will include:

The Blueprint: Chopping vegetables, portioning meats, and mixing our signature sauces exactly to our recipe standards so the Line Cooks are ready for service.
Organization: Keeping the walk-in coolers and dry storage perfectly organized, labeled, and rotated.
Team Support: Jumping in to help wash dishes, re-stock the cook line, and help with general cleaning.
Cleanliness & Safety: Maintaining a spotless workspace. We value a clean, safe kitchen over a chaotic one.

Who You Are (The Fit) We aren't looking for years of experience; we are looking for character, maturity, and reliability.

You're Eager to Learn: You are a sponge for knowledge and take pride in mastering basic knife skills and kitchen fundamentals.
You Hate Chaos: You prefer an environment that is organized, predictable, and clean.
You’re a Finisher: When a prep list is given to you, you check off every single item and clean your station before clocking out. Time management is important.
Experience: 0–1 years. No professional kitchen experience is required—just a "can-do" attitude and the ability to hustle.

The "Fox" Factor (Why Join Us?)

A Clear Career Path: We believe in promoting from within. Master the prep station, and we will train you to become a full Line Cook if you want to advance.
Stable Growth: Join a family-owned business that is actively expanding with our upcoming brewery and event space.
Professional Tech: We use modern tools like Toast Digital Kitchen Displays for easy access. We also use 7shifts to make your scheduling predictable and easy to manage from your phone.
Respect: We treat the kitchen as the heart of our business, and every team member is treated with professionalism.

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