Prep Cook 

A prep cook assists the culinary team with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to, chopping vegetables, cutting meat, weighing and mixing ingredients, washing and preparing food items, and preparing food stations.

Prep Cook Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow the head chef’s prep list to plan daily work
• Label ingredients and food items, stock pantry and refrigerator shelves in an organized manner
• Properly store food items in designated containers
• Sanitize work areas and equipment, wash dishes, take out trash
• Measure seasonings, condiments, and ingredients for use in cooking
• Portion and wrap food; prepare ingredients for cooking
• Wash, peel, and chop fruits and vegetables
• Clean and cut or grind meat, fish, poultry, and shellfish
• Place food in warming trays or refrigerated storage as appropriate
• Use manual and electric equipment for food preparation
• Perform basic cooking tasks such as stirring, straining, and parboiling food and reducing sauces
• Maintain records of quantities of foods and ingredients used
• Update supervisors when stock of food items or supplies are low
• Inform managers about broken or malfunctioning equipment
• Comply with food safety and sanitation guidelines

Prep Cook Requirements and Qualifications

• Background as a prep cook or related experience, including expert knife skills
• Availability for early morning shifts
• Manual dexterity to ensure proper operation of kitchen utensils and cutting tools
• Effective communication skills
• Adept at performing tasks well in a fast-paced environment
• Able to stand through duration of shift