Prep Cook

Job Summary

Adam's Restaurant is looking for a reliable, organised, and enthusiastic Prep Cook to support its kitchen team. The successful candidate will prepare ingredients, assist with basic food preparation, maintain clean and hygienic workstations, and help ensure the kitchen is ready for service. The ideal candidate will have good attention to detail, a positive attitude, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy restaurant environment.

Job Description

• Wash, peel, chop, and prepare vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients.
• Measure and portion ingredients according to recipes and kitchen instructions.
• Prepare sauces, marinades, dressings, and other basic components when required.
• Organise ingredients and supplies before the start of service.
• Label and store prepared ingredients correctly.
• Follow stock rotation procedures to maintain ingredient freshness.
• Check the quality and condition of ingredients before preparation.
• Assist chefs with food preparation and simple cooking tasks as directed.
• Keep preparation surfaces, utensils, and workstations clean and organised.
• Follow food hygiene, allergen awareness, and cross-contamination prevention procedures.
• Use knives and kitchen equipment safely and responsibly.
• Monitor ingredient supplies and report shortages to the kitchen supervisor.
• Help reduce food waste through careful preparation and portion control.
• Clean equipment and utensils after use.
• Support kitchen colleagues during busy service periods and complete other reasonable duties as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Prep Cook, Kitchen Assistant, or Commis Chef is beneficial but not essential.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling.
• Awareness of food allergies and cross-contamination prevention.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends when required.

Pay: £13.00-£28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Language training provided
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person