Prep Cook

We're looking for a perfect fit for our Prep Kitchen! Someone with experience with kitchen equipment and prepping positions, who can learn and work at a fast pace with big lists while ensuring consistency, safety, cleanliness and health code.

Responsibilities can include:

• Washing, peeling, chopping, and cutting vegetables, fruits, and meats.
• Measuring and portioning ingredients according to recipes.
• Preparing sauces, dressings, marinades, and other bases.
• Ensuring ingredients are stocked, organized, and stored properly.
• Labeling and dating food items to ensure freshness and compliance with safety standards.
• Reporting low inventory or ingredient shortages to supervisors.
• Keeping the prep area, tools, and utensils clean and sanitized.
• Following food safety regulations, including proper handling and storage of food.
• Ensuring that kitchen equipment is in good working order.
• Supporting the main chefs and line cooks by ensuring ingredients are ready for cooking during service.
• Following specific instructions for food preparation based on recipes or chef directions.
• Preparing food for the upcoming shifts or the next day, ensuring everything is ready to go.
• Organizing the kitchen efficiently to facilitate smooth service.

Summary

As a Prep Cook, you will be an essential part of our kitchen team, responsible for food preparation and ensuring that all ingredients are ready for cooking. Your core skills in culinary techniques, food handling, and meal preparation will be vital in maintaining the quality and efficiency of our food service. With your kitchen experience, you will assist in creating delicious dishes while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. Additionally, your familiarity with menu planning and dietary needs will enhance our offerings, making you a valuable asset in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven kitchen experience in a fast-paced environment
• Strong food preparation and cooking skills
• Knowledge of food handling and safety practices
• Familiarity with culinary techniques and knife skills
• Experience in food service and the food industry
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting
• Understanding of dietary needs and menu planning is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person