Daytime Prep Cook — Scratch Kitchen, Great Benefits

HomeGrown Kitchen; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, vision, and dental for full‑t​

No dinner shifts

Job summary

HomeGrown's Prep Cooks are the heart and soul of our scratch kitchen. You’ll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook’s station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation, product quality and cook times.

You’ll learn to prepare all menu items according to our recipes, and specifications and as a member of the Kitchen Team, you will work-in and be cross-trained in all kitchen department roles.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• Able to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on high and low shelves.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to follow recipes exactly as written.
• Ability to work fast, safe, efficient, and accurately for periods of up to 10 hours per day.
• Attention to detail.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Ability to transport cases up to 50 pounds as many as 20 times per day.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.

Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned prep work (70%*).
• Set up workstation (5%*).
• Practice sanitary and safe food handling at all times (10%*).
• Prepare menu items according to HomeGrown's Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications (5%*).
• Clean and sanitize the work area before, during and after shift (5%*).
• Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects (5%*).

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Follow recipes

Reading & writing

Meal prep knowledge

Physical stamina

Knife handling

Mobility

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

HomeGrown's Prep Cooks are the heart and soul of our scratch kitchen. You’ll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook’s station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation, product quality and cook times.

You’ll learn to prepare all menu items according to our recipes, and specifications and as a member of the Kitchen Team, you will work-in and be cross-trained in all kitchen department roles.