Opening late summer 2025 : Aba Nashville is hiring people to join their opening team as PREP COOKS!
Open Interviews beginning July 8th :
- Open Interviews will be held : Monday through Friday, from 9 : 00 AM to 6 : 00 PM
- Location : Aba, 435 Houston Street, Nashville, TN 37203 (Entrance located at the corner of Houston St. and Brown St.)
- Parking : Street parking is possible but you may opt for paid parking at Metropolis Parking lot, 440 Humphreys St, Nashville, TN, 37203
Upon completing your application :
You will receive an email that invites you to choose a date and time that works best for your scheduleIf the selected date / time no longer works, please attend at any time that is convenient during our Open Interview scheduleA Few of Our Prep Cook Benefits :
Restaurant DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & WellnessPaid Vacation for Qualifying EmployeesBlue Cross Blue Shield Medical InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceLife, Accident Protection & Critical Illness InsuranceDomestic Partner Benefits401(k)Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. With locations in Chicago and Austin, the menu features Top Chef Alum, Chef Partner CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.
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Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.
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PREP COOK JOB DESCRIPTION
Prep Cooks are responsible for the preparation and production of readying foods, garnishes and condiments to be used on the line or for service.
Essential Functions
Prepare food items and ingredients needed for menu items according to prescribed recipes and / or special requestsAvailable to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekendsSafely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knivesAbility to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken directionAbility to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environmentWork in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levelsAble to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and / or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and / or lift up to 50 poundsAbility to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfacesKey Responsibilities and Duties
Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levelsMaintain food safety and quality standardsAbility to read a thermometer correctly and efficientlyCommunicate any food delays or issues to CoordinatorAccurately account for all items coming out of the kitchenUnderstand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders / restrictionsComply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and proceduresFollow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee HandbookGet along well with others and be a team playerOther duties will be assigned as needed#CAPOST
Skills Required
Fast-Paced Experience