Prep Cook

PREP COOK

Position Summary

Great baking starts long before something goes into the oven.

As a Prep Cook, you help build the foundation for Magnolia Bakery’s desserts by preparing ingredients, icings, fillings, and other essential components according to our recipes and quality standards.

This is a hands-on, fast-moving role for someone who enjoys being productive, staying organized, supporting a team, and taking pride in doing things the right way. Your preparation helps our Bakers and Cake Icers work efficiently and ensures our guests receive the consistent quality they expect from Magnolia Bakery.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete daily prep lists assigned by the Production Manager and/or Production Supervisor accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare dessert components according to production requirements, Magnolia Bakery recipes, specifications, and quality standards.
• Assemble, measure, weigh, portion, prepare, and label ingredients according to established recipes and guidelines.
• Prepare items ahead of production as directed and properly date and label food containers.
• Prepare assigned products and components including buttercream icing, chocolate icing, banana pudding components and finished banana pudding, red velvet icing components and finished icing, cream-cheese icings, and other assigned preparations.
• Pop cheesecakes, shred carrots, chop and toast nuts, and prepare ingredients for crisps, pies, and other menu items.
• Maintain consistent product quality by following recipes, measurements, preparation methods, and production procedures exactly.
• Stock the prep area with ingredients and supplies required for the shift, including butter, milk, Nilla Wafers, bananas, coconut, nuts, storage containers, utensils, and other necessary items.
• Prepare and stock necessary goods for the following prep shift, including ensuring butter and other ingredients are appropriately prepared for upcoming production.
• Monitor inventory levels of icings, fillings, ingredients, and prep supplies and replenish them as necessary.
• Communicate production progress throughout the day to the Production Manager/Floor Supervisor.
• Promptly communicate low-stock items, shortages, out-of-stock products, or potential production concerns to management.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized, and production-ready prep area, including walls, tables, mixers, floors, equipment, and work surfaces.
• Sweep and mop the prep area and complete assigned cleaning responsibilities.
• Follow safe food-handling practices and all safety procedures related to equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Safely operate and monitor appropriate production equipment, including mixers, choppers, slicers, and other assigned equipment.
• Sanitize work areas and equipment during and after use.
• Once assigned prep responsibilities are completed, proactively assist other BOH team members.
• Support the production team by popping cupcakes from pans, wrapping cupcakes, stocking and cleaning baker refrigerators, and assisting Bakers, Porters, and Cake Icers as needed.
• Contribute to a supportive kitchen culture where the team works together to complete production successfully.

What We’re Looking For

• High-energy, positive, and dependable team member.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
• Hands-on, flexible, and willing to help wherever needed.
• Ability to follow recipes, measurements, procedures, and production instructions accurately.
• Organized with good time-management skills.
• Able to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Comfortable taking direction while asking questions whenever clarification is needed.
• Able to work effectively and respectfully with a diverse team.
• Commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, food safety, and product quality.
• Team-first attitude and willingness to support other BOH positions after assigned work is complete.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This is an active, hands-on production position.

The position requires standing and walking for approximately 3–5 hours at a time without a rest break. Occasional moderate-to-heavy lifting and carrying, bending, and reaching overhead may be required.

The bakery environment includes ovens, hot cooking equipment, mixers, and other commercial food-production equipment.

Schedule

Approximately 40 hours per week, based on bakery production and operational needs.

Team Member Perks

• Employee restaurant discount
• One complimentary dessert per day
• Flexible working hours where operationally possible
• Opportunity to learn Magnolia Bakery recipes, techniques, and production systems while developing bakery skills

The Prep Cook/Baker’s Assistant helps set the entire production team up for success.

When ingredients are prepared correctly, stations are stocked, communication is strong, and the kitchen is organized, our Bakers and Cake Icers can focus on doing what they do best—creating the desserts our guests love.

Your work may begin behind the scenes, but it is part of every Magnolia Bakery dessert that reaches a guest.

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person