Prep Cook Full-Time Highlands Ranch, CO

"Looking for a few good eggs in our Egg Harbor Cafe, Colorado location in Highlands Ranch"

**This position will start the first week of March 2026.**

Help us prep for success…. Join our “Culinary Support Team” as a Prep Cook!

The “Culinary Support Team” includes the prep cook, dishwasher, and stocking roles. Hospitality Support Team members will help to support the Culinary Core team in ensuring the back of house is running efficiently to help ensure the best guest experience.

At Egg Harbor, we are committed to building an ever-growing base of regular customers in the communities that we serve. We do this by maintaining our standard of excellence, providing a warm and family-friendly atmosphere, and serving a wide variety of food. As part of our team, you will be integral in our goal. When asked “Where should we go to eat?” We want Egg Harbor to be the first and unanimous answer. You are integral in us achieving this goal. You will work as part of a team, having new and inspiring interactions with guests and team members alike daily. All this leading to both you and our customers leaving Egg Harbor every day feeling fulfilled, accomplished, and excited to return tomorrow.

Shifts start and end early so you’ll never work at night.  Scheduling is generally flexible if you understand that our busiest days are on the weekends and holidays.  We are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Our back-of-house team members take pride in the quality and presentation of the dishes we serve.  While some experience is a plus, extensive training on any or all stations is available for anyone willing to learn.  If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with an entire team supporting you and your growth, apply!  We promote from within, and there are many opportunities to grow and advance your career.   

A Prep Cook is responsible for providing a supportive role to kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and ingredients. Their duties include organizing and labeling food items in storage rooms and coolers, performing tasks like chopping ingredients, and sanitizing their workstation during and after shifts.

Prep cooks are also responsible for, but not limited to:

• Prepare ingredients to be used in entrees and sauces, including washing and chopping produce, slicing meat, measuring seasonings, and other food handling.


• Place prepared cooking ingredients in the assigned workstation according to recipes.


• Label and stock all food items in their proper place and ensure they are easily accessible.


• Perform prep list tasks, basic cooking duties, and assist in assembling simple dishes.


• Assist with other kitchen duties, as needed.


• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, making sure all waste is removed and the surfaces are sanitized at the end of the day.


• Comply with food sanitation guidelines and safety rules.

Perks of the Job:

Flexible schedule, holiday bonus, PTO, employee scholarship program, meal discounts, shifts end early (restaurant closes at 2pm), family owned (never franchised), employee assistance program, etc.