Prep Cook

Welcome to The Rustic

The Rustic is coming to Grandscape in The Colony, and we're building our opening team. Born in Uptown Dallas, The Rustic is a Texas original where live music, wood-grilled food, and ice-cold Texas beer come together under one roof. Guests come for local musicians every night, hand-crafted American favorites like The Rustic Burger and Texas Hot Chicken, premium cocktails, daily happy hour, and family-friendly weekend brunch. Whether it's a night out with friends, a birthday, or a lazy Sunday brunch, The Rustic brings together good food, good music, and good people.

The Role

Our prep cooks set the kitchen up for success. You'll prepare the ingredients and components behind our scratch-made menu, from chopping vegetables and portioning proteins to making sauces, so the line is ready to go when service starts. As part of the opening team, you'll train with us from day one and help build the standards for a brand-new kitchen. If you're quick, detail-oriented, and eager to grow your skills, you'll play a key role in Creating Remarkable Memories for our guests.

Compensation: competitive hourly wage.

What You'll Do

•Follow the daily prep list from the Kitchen Manager to plan and prioritize your tasks

•Wash, chop, and portion vegetables, and cut and portion meats

•Measure ingredients and seasonings accurately to recipe

•Handle basic cooking tasks such as making and reducing sauces and parboiling

•Prepare simple menu items like salads and dressings

•Label, date, and store all ingredients properly so they're organized and easy to find

•Follow all food safety, sanitation, and safety standards

•Support the kitchen team with other duties as needed

What We're Looking For

•Prep or kitchen experience preferred, especially in a scratch kitchen

•Knowledge of kitchen health and safety rules

•Ability to safely use knives and operate kitchen equipment

•Speed, accuracy, and attention to detail

•Strong teamwork and communication

•Patience and a positive attitude under pressure

•Texas Food Handler Certification

Physical Requirements

•Ability to stand and work for full shifts in a fast-paced kitchen

•Ability to lift and carry up to [50] lbs

•Availability for early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Why The Rustic

•Competitive hourly pay

•Be part of the opening team at a brand-new location

•A fun, high-energy place to work with live music every night

•Part of the Free Range Concepts family, alongside Bowl & Barrel, The General Public, Joe Leo, and Birdies, with room to grow across concepts

Free Range Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.