Prep Cook Job Description

The Line Cook prepares ingredients, salads, sides, and desserts while maintaining a clean food prep area. This role serves as support for line cooks during service.

Prep Cook Responsibilities

• Keeping the kitchen clean and orderly
• Ensuring all ingredients are in stock and ready for line cooks to prepare food
• Seasoning and preparing the necessary ingredients for cooking
• Preparing some dishes such as salads, sides, desserts or other less complex menu items Refilling ingredients as needed throughout shift
• Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times
• Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, and grilling menu items as needed
• Prepares foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting, trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish
• Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment and must follow all company and regulatory rules and procedures.

Prep Cook Skills and Qualifications

● At least one year of prep/cooking experience in a commercial kitchen ● Ability to work as part of a team ● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment ● Strong organization and active listening skills

● Exceptional time management skills and ability to multi-task ● Ability to obtain Food Safety Certification within 3 months of hire

Prep Cook Physical Requirements and Other Requirements

● Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time ● Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 35 lbs ● Must be able to work nights and weekends