Prep Cook - Full Time

Prep Cook – Full Time, Morning Shift
BIRDCODE Chicken – Hanover, MA
$20.00 per hour | Approximately 40 hours per week

About the Role

BIRDCODE Chicken is a fast-casual restaurant built on house-made food. Our sauces, cheese sauce, custard, and menu items are prepared in-house every day according to our own recipes and standards. We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Prep Cook to join our team in Hanover, Massachusetts.

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing the restaurant for daily service and staying ahead on prep for the days to come. This role is well suited to candidates with a culinary or kitchen background, as well as those looking to develop their culinary skills in a professional kitchen.

Every guest who enjoys a meal at BIRDCODE benefits from the work you do before the doors open. The quality of our sauces, the consistency of every order, and a kitchen that is stocked and ready for service all begin with you.

Responsibilities

House-Made Preparation

• Prepare all ingredients required for the full BIRDCODE menu
• Produce house-made recipes, including dipping sauces, cheese sauce, custard, and other prepared items, in accordance with company recipe books and standards
• Prepare and portion chicken and other products for service
• Follow recipes precisely to ensure consistency from batch to batch
• Prepare products in advance to support upcoming days of operation

Receiving, Stocking & Inventory

• Receive, organize, and stock deliveries in the walk-in coolers
• Rotate all refrigerated items using FIFO (first in, first out) procedures
• Ensure prep stations and kitchen areas are fully stocked before service
• Communicate inventory shortages and upcoming prep needs to management

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Properly label, date, store, and rotate all food products
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment
• Safely operate commercial kitchen and food-preparation equipment

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, prep cook, or culinary experience preferred
• Culinary education is a plus but not required
• Ability to follow detailed recipes and preparation procedures accurately
• Working knowledge of food safety practices, including FIFO rotation and proper storage
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple prep tasks and prioritize based on restaurant needs
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency
• Reliable and able to maintain a consistent morning schedule
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Schedule

• Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week
• Morning shifts
• Weekend availability may be required based on restaurant needs

Compensation

• $20.00 per hour

Why Join BIRDCODE

At BIRDCODE, the prep team is the foundation of every shift. When the restaurant opens stocked, organized, and ready, it is because of the work you did that morning. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of that responsibility and takes pride in serving house-made food done right.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply today.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person