Job Title:
Prep Cook
Company: The Rusty Gator
Location: Bedford, IN
Created: 2026-01-06
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
At Wow Food Group we pride ourselves on serving up delicious food and top-notch customer service to the Bloomington and Bedford communities. Our restaurants stand out from the crowd by emphasizing consistently high quality food and drinks while delivering a warm, welcoming environment to each and every guest. Prep cooks get the party started in an Wow Food Group kitchen. They are responsible for the preparation of ingredients and stations, as well as maintaining the kitchen and ensuring it is clean and sanitized. The prep cook is required to perform basic cooking duties, monitor stock levels, and take on culinary tasks as they arise.To be a successful prep cook, you should understand and be willing to comply with food and sanitation guidelines and regulations set by Wow Food Group.Responsibilities:Prep, portion, prepare, and assemble all cold food items (salads, cold appetizers, and hot/cold desserts) offered in the restaurantExecute all ingredient and food preparation and procedures to ensure that all food products meets restaurant recipe specifications and quality standardsLabeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelvesMeasuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredientsParboiling food, reducing sauces and starting first steps in various dishesCleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchenAdhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Started in 2017 with two restaurants, Wow Food Group is a group known for its unique portfolio of restaurants, bars, catering service offerings, and more. With an ownership-based management team, the group owns and operates nine establishments with plans for more to come. The executive team is made up of restaurateurs who take pride and ownership in what they do in the Bloomington food service industry. The core value of what makes Wow Food Group stand out is our mentality that everyone is a regular. With the many dining and catering options to choose from, we consider it an honor that our guests choose to dine with us or select us to cater their next event. We are always striving for continuous improvement, and our team is the face of our brands, treating their establishments as if they were their own. Our individual restaurants and staff in the Wow Food Group pride themselves on the ownership they take in their locations and the hospitality we provide across every establishment. Wow Food Group is always looking to expand our core and seasonal teams at every location. We believe in the power of opportunity and offer ample room for growth. Join our team today and be a part of our endeavor to bring the best food, drinks, service, and fun to the community. Concepts: Che-Bello Chop Shop Feast Market and Cellar Garnish Catering Hanks Pizza Mac Metal Works Brewing Company Pub15 Southern Stone The Owlery The Rusty Gator Ugly Grouper