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Kitchen Prep – Brazilian Steakhouse

Job Summary

Join the team at Las Espadas Brazilian Steakhouse, where great food starts with great preparation.

We are looking for hardworking, organized, fast-paced, and team-oriented Kitchen Prep Team Members to help prepare the fresh ingredients that make our Brazilian steakhouse experience exceptional.

As a Kitchen Prep Team Member, you will support our kitchen by preparing vegetables, salads, hot dishes, sauces, side dishes, proteins, and other ingredients according to Las Espadas recipes and standards. You will work closely with Cooks, Churrasco Team Members, Salad Bar Team Members, Dishwashers, and Managers to ensure the restaurant is fully prepared for every service.

This is a hands-on position in a busy, high-volume kitchen. Cleanliness, speed, consistency, food safety, and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for daily restaurant operations according to recipes, prep lists, and production levels.
• Wash, peel, cut, slice, dice, chop, and portion vegetables, fruits, herbs, and other ingredients.
• Prepare ingredients for our salad bar, hot buffet, kitchen, appetizers, and churrasco operation.
• Assist with preparation of Brazilian-style side dishes, sauces, salads, soups, rice, beans, vegetables, and other menu items.
• Portion and organize ingredients for cooks and other kitchen stations.
• Follow recipes and portion standards to maintain consistent quality, flavor, and food cost.
• Label, date, rotate, and properly store all prepared food using FIFO procedures.
• Monitor product freshness and immediately communicate quality concerns to Kitchen Leadership.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and follow all food-safety procedures.
• Keep prep tables, cutting boards, knives, equipment, refrigerators, shelves, and work areas clean and sanitized.
• Help receive, organize, and properly store food deliveries when needed.
• Maintain organized walk-in coolers, freezers, dry storage, and prep areas.
• Minimize food waste by following proper preparation, portioning, and storage procedures.
• Communicate with Cooks and Managers when products are running low or additional preparation is needed.
• Complete assigned prep lists accurately and on time before service.
• Assist other kitchen stations during high-volume periods.
• Help maintain a clean kitchen throughout the shift, including sweeping, cleaning equipment, and removing trash when necessary.
• Follow all company recipes, sanitation, safety, appearance, and operational standards.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned by Management.

Compensation & Opportunities

Kitchen Prep Team Members are an important part of our restaurant operation. Compensation includes:

• Competitive hourly base pay
• Opportunities for additional hours based on business needs
• Training and cross-training opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement based on performance, reliability, and leadership

What We’re Looking For

• Previous restaurant, kitchen, prep, buffet, or high-volume food-service experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right person.
• Hardworking and willing to stay productive throughout the shift.
• Able to work quickly while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety.
• Able to follow recipes, instructions, prep lists, and portion standards.
• Organized and able to prioritize multiple preparation tasks.
• Dependable, punctual, and responsible.
• Positive attitude and willingness to help teammates.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, or move kitchen products and supplies as required.
• Comfortable working around heat, cold storage, knives, kitchen equipment, and wet surfaces.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• English/Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.

Why Join Las Espadas?

At Las Espadas Brazilian Steakhouse, every great guest experience starts behind the scenes with a prepared, organized, and disciplined kitchen.

We value people who take pride in their work. Experience is important, but attitude, reliability, speed, cleanliness, and willingness to learn matter just as much.

We believe strongly in training and promoting from within. A Kitchen Prep Team Member can grow into positions such as Line Cook, Salad Bar Cook, Churrasco Team Member, Trainer, Kitchen Lead, Kitchen Supervisor, Sous Chef, and Kitchen Manager as our company grows.

If you’re hardworking, dependable, organized, and ready to grow with a fast-paced restaurant team, we’d love to meet you!

Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Work Location: In person