Prep Cook - Glenwood Springs Chili's
Chili's
$14.42–$20.75 per hour
400 West Meadows Drive, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, 81601, United States
Full time, part time
The Breakroom Take
- Free food
- Recommended by students
- Respectful managers
- Good training
- Uninterrupted breaks
About Chili's
Chili's is a restaurant chain.
Job description from Chili's
400 West Meadows Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Min: $14.42 Hourly | Max: $20.75 Hourly
Role Overview
Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take pride in great team work, then we want to hear from you!
- Fast hiring process
- Flexible part-time or full-time schedule
- Growth opportunities
- Great team atmosphere and culture
Responsibilities
- Properly execute all recipe procedures
- Prepare a variety of foods with different methods of preparation
- Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
- Complete assigned prep work to stock and set-up stations
About Us
Chili's was born in Dallas, Texas in 1975. Since then, we've boldly claimed our place in the casual dining industry as the place to go for Big Mouth burgers, house smoked ribs, full on fajitas, and hand shaken margaritas! With a legacy deeply rooted in service, hospitality, and giving back, we are committed to delivering the best experience to every Guest, every day.
About You
- Friendly, warm, and caring demeanor with Team Members
- Thinks and acts quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Able to use slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
- No experience necessary
What employees say
Pay
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Okay
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do cooks at Chili's get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
67% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid sick leave
Does Chili's give cooks paid sick leave?
No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
94% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do cooks at Chili's do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
96% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do cooks find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 93% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
Okay
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Some people worry about their hours
Do cooks at Chili's worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
50% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
Okay
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do cooks at Chili's get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
38% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Okay
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for cooks at Chili's to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
58% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it for cooks to get time off at Chili's?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
47% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
Good
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Chili's managers change cooks schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
74% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
Okay
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for cooks to take sick leave at Chili's?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
49% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Good
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Most students say it’s good
Is cooks at Chili's job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
69% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2025.
Okay
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working as cooks at Chili's good if you have caring responsibilities?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do cooks at Chili's feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
74% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do cooks at Chili's get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
34% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful for cooks to work at Chili's?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
79% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do cooks at Chili's enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do cooks at Chili's recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do cooks get enough training when they start at Chili's?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
39% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
Okay
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Only some people get support to advance
Do cooks get support to advance at Chili's?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 47% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do cooks think Chili's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
78% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
Okay
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do cooks feel well informed about how Chili's is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
48% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
What Chili's employees say about their job
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Best thing
The people are really nice
Worst thing
The management don’t respect certain roles and certain people and it shows. Servers are favored, then food runners, then chefs, then hostesses.
Food runner at Chili's, March 2025
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Best thing
the people i work with
Worst thing
the customers that can be demanding, having an unfixed schedule, never knowing when i get to go home, being kept later than i need to be, being treated badly
Hostess at Chili's, March 2025
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