KITCHEN PREP

La Huerta Market; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Job summary

La Huerta Market in Kent, WA is seeking a Kitchen Prep team member to assist in food preparation, ensuring ingredients are ready for cooks and suitable for packaging. You will help maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities include cutting, slicing, cooking simple dishes like soups and salsas, stocking ingredients, and supporting cooks during peak times. A Food Workers Card and reliable commute are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Food Workers Card.
• Reliable commute to work.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Ability to stand, move, and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends.
• Prior kitchen or kitchen support experience preferred.
• Basic knife techniques and recipe/portion knowledge.
• Specialty in Mexican/Latin food is a plus.
• Good organization and attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and stay responsible and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active Food Workers Card.
• Follow health and safety regulations and policies.
• Attend work with company provided uniform and tidy appearance.
• Cut, slice, peel, or prepare ingredients per the recipe specifications.
• Cook simple meals such as soups, stews, salsas, or side dishes as directed.
• Organize and stock ingredients, ensure food safety and proper labeling.
• Maintain a clean workstation and follow food safety practices.
• Support cooks with preparation during high demand.
• Ensure all products comply with food safety before serving.
• Garantuee all ingredients meet quality standards.
• Assist cooks with new menu items as needed.
• Follow cross-contamination and temperature controls.

Skills

Food Workers Card

Reliable commute

Communication skills

Teamwork

Lift 30lbs

Flexible schedule

Kitchen experience

Knife techniques

Recipes knowledge

Portion control

Mexican/Latin cuisine

Organization

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Responsibility

Punctuality

Job description

The Kitchen Prep position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of food, guaranteeing that the ingredients are ready and available in an efficient manner for the main cooks. They are also responsible for the preparation of some food to be packaged. They must uphold cleanliness standards, organization, and safety in t he kitchen.

Requirements

• Food Workers Card
• Have reliable commute to work
• Communicationskillsand teamwork
• Physical:Must be able to stand and move around during the day,liftand carry up to 30lbs
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, especially around holidays and weekends
• Previousexperience in the kitchen or in kitchen support positions are preferred
• Basic knowledge of knife techniques (cutting, slicing, dicing, etc.), kitchen supplies use (mixing, blending, preparation of food, etc.), and knowing how to work with recipes and portions
• Specialty in Mexican/Latin food
• Good organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on days with high customer demand and in a dynamic environment
• Responsibilityandpunctuality

Responsibilities

• Maintaining an active Food Workers Card*
• Have a positive attitude towards safety, follow all health and safety regulations and/or policies to ensure the well-being of others and self
• Attend work with company provided uniform and have a tidy appearance
• Cut, slice, peel, or prepare ingredients per the recipe specifications
• Cook or prepare easy meals such as soups, stews, salsas, or side dishes per the instructions of the kitchen manager
• Organize and stock ingredients in an adequate way, guaranteeing that everythingcomplies withfood safety regulations. Ensure all fresh products are being used according to theirexpirationdate andmaintaineverything properly labeled.
• Maintain a clean workstation whilecomplying withthe foodsafety regulations (i.e.wearing gloves, washing utensils, etc.)
• Support the cooks with food preparation in times of high demand
• Ensure all productsare in compliance withthe food and safety regulations before they are served to customers
• Guaranteeing all ingredients and products uphold quality standards
• In some cases,assistcooks in preparing new menu items, recipes, or seasonal items
• Strictly follow the food and safety regulations/guidelines to avoid any cross contamination and the incorrect handling of food, checking temperatures to ensure all foods (raw and cooked) are up to the standards
• Completeadditionaltasks in the kitchen as needed