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Chicken Salad Chick

Prep

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

Refers to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties. * Prepares a variety of ... Informs Management immediately of product shortages. * Uses our Standard Recipe Cards for preparing ...

Chicken Salad Chick

Prep

Macon, GA · On-site

$12 - $15.25/hr

Refers to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties. * Prepares a variety of ... Informs Management immediately of product shortages. * Uses our Standard Recipe Cards for preparing ...

Chicken Salad Chick

Prep

Milledgeville, GA · On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

Refers to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties. * Prepares a variety of ... Informs Management immediately of product shortages. * Uses our Standard Recipe Cards for preparing ...

Olive Garden

Prep Cook

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

$13 - $16.50/hr

Management career advancement opportunities (50%+ of our managers are promoted from hourly ... As a prep cook, you must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes to ...

Olive Garden

Prep Cook

Macon, GA · On-site

$12 - $15.25/hr

... Management career advancement opportunities (50%+ of our managers are promoted from hourly ... As a prep cook, you must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes to ...

Olive Garden

Prep Cook

Macon, GA · On-site

$12 - $15.25/hr

Management career advancement opportunities (50%+ of our managers are promoted from hourly ... As a prep cook, you must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes to ...

Olive Garden

Prep Cook

Macon, GA · On-site

$12 - $15.25/hr

Management career advancement opportunities (50%+ of our managers are promoted from hourly ... As a prep cook, you must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes to ...

Olive Garden

Prep Cook

Warner Robins, GA

$13 - $16.50/hr

Management career advancement opportunities (50%+ of our managers are promoted from hourly ... As a prep cook, you must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes to ...

Olive Garden

Prep Cook

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

... Management career advancement opportunities (50%+ of our managers are promoted from hourly ... As a prep cook, you must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes to ...

Olive Garden

Prep Cook

Macon, GA

$12 - $15.25/hr

Management career advancement opportunities (50%+ of our managers are promoted from hourly ... As a prep cook, you must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes to ...

Olive Garden

Prep Cook

Warner Robins, GA

$13 - $16.50/hr

Management career advancement opportunities (50%+ of our managers are promoted from hourly ... As a prep cook, you must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes to ...

O'Charley's Team Members

Prep Cooks

Centerville, GA · On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

Prep Cook We offer flexible work schedules, a great work environment, excellent opportunities for ... Growth Opportunities - Approximately 50 percent of our management team started out as hourly team ...

O'Charley's Team Members

Prep Cooks

Centerville, GA · On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

Prep Cook We offer flexible work schedules, a great work environment, excellent opportunities for ... Growth Opportunities - Approximately 50 percent of our management team started out as hourly team ...

O'Charley's Team Members

Prep Cooks

Centerville, GA · On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

Prep Cook We offer flexible work schedules, a great work environment, excellent opportunities for ... Growth Opportunities - Approximately 50 percent of our management team started out as hourly team ...

Surcheros Fresh Mex

Meat Prep

Eatonton, GA · On-site

$10.50/hr

Master the Prep: Prepare and portion food items with precision, ensuring all ingredients are ready ... Manage and perform stock counts, date, rotate, and temperature checks of products. MAKE SURE YOU:

Surcheros Fresh Mex

Meat Prep

Eatonton, GA · On-site

$10.50/hr

Master the Prep: Prepare and portion food items with precision, ensuring all ingredients are ready ... Manage and perform stock counts, date, rotate, and temperature checks of products. MAKE SURE YOU:

Surcheros Fresh Mex

Veggie Prep

Eatonton, GA · On-site

$10.50/hr

Master the Prep: Prepare and portion food items with precision, ensuring all ingredients are ready ... Manage and perform stock counts, date, rotate, and temperature checks of products. MAKE SURE YOU:

Surcheros Fresh Mex

Veggie Prep

Milledgeville, GA · On-site

$10.50/hr

Master the Prep: Prepare and portion food items with precision, ensuring all ingredients are ready ... Manage and perform stock counts, date, rotate, and temperature checks of products. MAKE SURE YOU:

Surcheros Fresh Mex

Veggie Prep

Milledgeville, GA

$10.50/hr

Master the Prep: Prepare and portion food items with precision, ensuring all ingredients are ready ... Manage and perform stock counts, date, rotate, and temperature checks of products. MAKE SURE YOU:

Surcheros Fresh Mex

Veggie Prep

Eatonton, GA · On-site

$10.50/hr

Master the Prep: Prepare and portion food items with precision, ensuring all ingredients are ready ... Manage and perform stock counts, date, rotate, and temperature checks of products. MAKE SURE YOU:

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How much do prep manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for prep manager in Macon, GA is $25.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $31.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a prep manager?

To thrive as a Prep Manager, you need a solid background in food preparation, kitchen management, and inventory control, often supported by culinary training or relevant restaurant experience. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, food safety certifications (such as ServSafe), and inventory management systems is typically required. Strong organizational skills, leadership, and effective communication help create a positive team environment and ensure efficiency. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining high food quality, safety standards, and smooth kitchen operations.

What are some common challenges faced by a prep manager in a busy kitchen environment?

Prep Managers often navigate challenges such as coordinating multiple prep cooks, managing tight timelines, and ensuring consistent food quality during peak hours. They must balance maintaining inventory levels with minimizing food waste, all while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. Successful Prep Managers also foster clear communication between kitchen staff and other departments, which helps prevent bottlenecks and ensures smooth kitchen operations.

What is the difference between Prep Manager vs Prep Cook?

AspectPrep ManagerPrep Cook
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; experience in food prep; leadership skillsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic culinary skills
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role in commercial kitchens, restaurants, or catering servicesKitchen environment, assisting chefs with food preparation
ResponsibilitiesOversees prep staff, manages prep schedules, ensures quality standardsPrepares ingredients, follows recipes, maintains cleanliness

The Prep Manager typically has more leadership responsibilities, overseeing prep staff and managing schedules, while the Prep Cook focuses on food preparation tasks. Both roles require culinary skills, but the Prep Manager's role includes supervisory duties and coordination within the kitchen environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Prep jobs in Macon, GA?

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Chicken Salad Chick

Warner Robins, GA • On-site

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Chicken Salad Chick rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 155 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 20 rated casual dining restaurants

Job description

Summary of Position


Prepare a variety of products including chicken salads, pimento cheese, side salads, soups, sauces, cookies, desserts, and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils. Strict adherence to CSC standards for recipes, Speed of Service (SOS) goals and products is required and must maintain kitchen cleanliness/sanitation standards.


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Always adhere to Brand Standards for uniform appearance and personal grooming.
  • Completes duties on opening and closing prep and checklists.
  • Refers to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
  • Prepares a variety of food products including chicken salads, pimento cheese, side salads, soups, sauces, cookies, desserts, and other items for cooking/serving to Guest according to CSC recipe and product standards.
  • Understands and complies consistently with CSC standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
  • Prepares all food products in accordance with CSC portion sizes and recipe specifications.
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary work station including tables, shelves, walls, steamer, kitchen and refrigeration equipment.
  • Closes the kitchen properly, following the closing checklist for kitchen and assists others in closing the kitchen.
  • Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
  • Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to Management.
  • Informs Management immediately of product shortages.
  • Uses our Standard Recipe Cards for preparing all products. Does not rely on the personal memory or of other employees.

Chicken Salad Chick provides a delicious menu with a variety of 12 Chicken Salads, homemade sides, delicious soups, and great sandwiches. This location is one of the originals to the franchise and we are looking for a hospitality professional to help us maintain a team of excellence and superb service.

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