Cook/Prep

Lucas Oil Corporation; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas Oil Corporation is seeking a Prep Cook to support senior culinary staff by preparing meal ingredients and simple dishes. The role involves handling produce, meat, and condiments while ensuring cleanliness and adherence to safety standards.

The candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, maintain personal hygiene, and collaborate effectively with the kitchen team. Prior kitchen exposure is preferred, with high school basics in food safety advantageous.

Qualifications

• Basic sanitation knowledge or ability to learn workplace safety.
• Understanding of food handling techniques and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work quickly in a high-paced environment.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and maintain personal hygiene.
• High school coursework in kitchen basics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef, or other staff.
• Prepare fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepare meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepare simple dishes such as breads or salads.
• Mix or prepare condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assist with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sanitation basics

Food safety

Teamwork

High-paced work

Personal hygiene

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Prior kitchen experience preferred

Job description

Description

Job Purpose: The Prep Cook will prepare meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by senior culinary staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef, or other staff.
• Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.

Education/Certification/etc required:

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.
• Prior related experience preferred.