Kitchen Prep

The Kitchen Prep team member is responsible for preparing ingredients and food items according to established recipes and kitchen standards. This position helps ensure the kitchen is properly stocked, organized, and ready for daily restaurant operations while maintaining food quality, cleanliness, and safety.

Pay Rate: Based on experience

Our team members enjoy:

• Free buffet/salad bar lunches
• DHG Discounts
• Sundays off
• Annual vacation bonus
• Wooden Nickels
• On-the-job training
• Flexible schedules

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and food items by washing, peeling, cutting, chopping, measuring, and portioning as needed.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and food preparation instructions.
• Prepare food items for use by cooks and other kitchen team members.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and rotation using FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures.
• Monitor food quality and report any concerns to the kitchen supervisor or manager.
• Keep workstations, equipment, utensils, and preparation areas clean and sanitized.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene requirements.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing food deliveries as needed.
• Maintain adequate supplies of prepared ingredients throughout the shift.
• Assist with general kitchen duties, including cleaning and dishwashing, when needed.
• Work cooperatively with kitchen team members to ensure efficient operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ability to follow instructions, recipes, and food safety procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and food quality.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry kitchen supplies and food items as required.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude.
• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is preferred but not required.

Work Environment

This position works in a commercial restaurant kitchen where exposure to hot surfaces, sharp utensils, wet floors, and varying temperatures may occur. Proper safety procedures and the use of required protective equipment must be followed at all times.