Food Prep

Job Details

Jajaja Mexicana is a modern, plant-based Mexican restaurant rooted in bold flavors, hospitality, and vibrant culture. Our food is inspired by traditional Mexican cooking techniques and regional flavors, with a focus on seasonal produce, thoughtful preparation, and consistency.

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Prep Cook to support our kitchen through daily ingredient preparation, including making tortillas, preparing sauces and salsas, and chopping vegetables. This role focuses on completing prep lists and ensuring ingredients are ready for the service team.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare tortillas according to established recipes and quality standards

• Prepare sauces, salsas, dressings, and other recipe components

• Wash, peel, chop, slice, and portion vegetables, herbs, and other ingredients

• Follow daily prep lists and recipes to ensure consistent flavor, texture, and yields

• Measure and portion ingredients accurately while minimizing waste

• Communicate prep progress, ingredient shortages, and quality concerns to kitchen leadership

• Properly store, label, date, and rotate all prepared ingredients

• Maintain a clean, organized prep area and follow food safety and sanitation procedures

• Clean and sanitize prep surfaces, tools, and equipment throughout the shift

• Follow direction from the Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, and Executive Chef

Requirements:

• Previous restaurant prep experience preferred

• Familiarity with tortilla preparation, sauces, and salsas is a plus

• Basic knife skills and the ability to follow recipes and prep lists accurately

• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and consistency

• Ability to complete repetitive preparation tasks efficiently and carefully

• Dependable attendance, a strong work ethic, and a positive, team-oriented attitude

• Good communication skills and willingness to learn

• Availability to work scheduled prep shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive hourly pay

• Weekly pay

• Opportunities for growth and advancement within a growing restaurant group

• Supportive, team-focused kitchen culture

• Dining discounts

• Paid time off (where applicable)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Jajaja Mexicana is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.