Prep Cook/Coordinator - Happy Daz - Lima, OH

Company: Happy Daz
Location: Lima
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Overview: Happy Daz in Lima, Ohio is seeking motivated and reliable candidates to join our team! For this position, we are seeking full-time candidates for day shift that thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment with a high priority for consistency, safety, and sanitation. Responsibilities: Ability to read, comprehend, and follow Restaurant Food Manual, Recipes, and Instruction Guides Following a Prep List and Prioritizing Completion based on par Levels and Restaurant Need Adhering to Product Date Labelling and Food Storage Hierarchy Guidelines, as outlined by Restaurant Policy and Health Department Regulations Prepare Recipes by Measuring Ingredients, Boiling, Broiling, Baking, Sauteing, and Using Proper Cooling Methods Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Detailing the Prep Workspace as Needed and as Required by Restaurant Protocol Managing Time Effectively and Working Efficiently to Yield High Quality Food Products Operating, Maintaining, Cleaning, and Sanitizing all Kitchen Equipment per Instruction Following all Safety and Sanitation Procedures as well as Restaurant Protocols Using Proper Portioning Utensils and Following Recipe Guidelines Working Cooperatively with other Kitchen Team Members and Management Ability to Multi-Task and Complete Tasks Safely and Efficiently Safe Handling, Use, and Storage of Sanitation and Cleaning Chemicals Required Qualifications Must be 18 Years old to apply Previous Kitchen experience and Knife skills preferred Strong attention to detail High standards of cleanliness Ability to lead and take direction Ability to lift up to 25lbs, and stand and walk for extended periods Team-oriented attitude What We Offer: Happy Daz provides a fun and family-friendly work environment. We offer competitive wages with weekly pay. We accommodate flexible scheduling to support our employees' work-to-life balance. All employees are eligible for employee meal discounts. For employees who meet full-time requirements, Happy Daz offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance 60% employer-paid premium, dental and vision, short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance. We also offer a 401-K retirement savings plan with a generous company match. Happy Daz Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service of one another, our employees, the diverse customers we aim to serve, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.

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