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Green Coyote Cantina | The Dale | Avondale Estates, Georgia

Opening Soon | Now Hiring

Green Coyote Cantina is bringing honest Tex-Mex, handcrafted margaritas, and genuine hospitality to The Dale in Avondale Estates, and we're building an incredible Back-of-House team to help launch our newest location. Inspired by the spirit of classic Texas hospitality, Green Coyote is built on a simple philosophy: great food, great drinks, and even better people. From sizzling fajitas and street tacos to house-made salsas, fresh ingredients, and timeless Tex-Mex favorites, every meal begins with quality preparation.

We're looking for dependable, detail-oriented Prep Cooks who understand that exceptional restaurants are built long before the first guest arrives. If you take pride in organization, consistency, food safety, and preparing ingredients the right way every time, we'd love to meet you. This is your opportunity to join our Opening Team and help establish the culinary standards, teamwork, and quality that will define Green Coyote Cantina for years to come.

• Previous prep cook or kitchen experience preferred
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Dependable, punctual, and prepared for every shift
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
• Commitment to following recipes, prep sheets, and company specifications
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced kitchen
• Team-first mentality with excellent communication skills
• Flexible availability, including mornings, lunch, evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Prepare all food items according to company recipes, prep sheets, and quality standards
• Wash, cut, portion, measure, mix, and prepare ingredients for daily service
• Prepare sauces, proteins, vegetables, and other menu components according to specifications
• Ensure proper product labeling, dating, rotation, and storage using FIFO procedures
• Complete daily prep lists accurately and efficiently
• Maintain prep pars to ensure the kitchen is fully stocked for service
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing deliveries
• Follow all Health Department regulations, ServSafe guidelines, sanitation procedures, and food safety standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready prep area throughout every shift
• Assist Line Cooks and kitchen leadership with additional prep and production as needed
• Support opening, running, and closing kitchen responsibilities
• Work closely with the entire kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations

Every great service starts with great preparation.

Our Prep Cooks are expected to:

• Follow recipes and prep procedures exactly as written
• Prepare every product with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Maintain organized workstations and proper food storage
• Complete prep assignments efficiently while maintaining quality
• Support the kitchen team through communication and teamwork
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness
• Take pride in preparing the foundation for every meal we serve

Green Coyote Cantina is open daily from 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM, serving lunch, dinner, and special events.

Prep schedules may include:

• Morning prep shifts
• Lunch preparation
• Afternoon production
• Evening support as needed
• Weekend availability
• Holidays and special events
• Opening and closing responsibilities as scheduled

The strongest candidates are dependable, organized, and understand that preparation is one of the most important parts of delivering an exceptional guest experience.

• $17.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience
• Join the Opening Team of Green Coyote Cantina
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee dining benefits
• Positive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment
• Ongoing training and culinary development
• Advancement opportunities within Green Coyote Cantina and our growing restaurant group

Behind every great meal is great preparation. Our Prep Cooks play a critical role in ensuring every ingredient, every recipe, and every station is ready to deliver the quality our guests expect. Your work helps create the consistency, efficiency, and standards that make great restaurants successful.

As part of our Opening Team, you'll help establish the culinary systems and food quality that will define Green Coyote Cantina from day one. If you're dependable, organized, passionate about food preparation, and enjoy working as part of a strong kitchen team, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of the Green Coyote Cantina Opening Team!