Kitchen Prep Pro — Fast-Paced, Team-Driven Role

One Off Hospitality Group; Highwood (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

One Off Hospitality Group in Chicago is seeking a prep cook to complete all prep lists in alignment with our standards and the Chef de Cuisine. This non-exempt role supports a team of chefs and cooks in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The prep cook will ensure proper handling of ingredients, rotate perishables, and maintain a clean, orderly work area while following safety policies and procedures to uphold One Off’s high culinary standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Food Handler Certification required.
• Ability to handle stress under pressure and maintain composure while multitasking.
• Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy and safe working environment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Follows manager’s direction in regard to quantity and quality of items prepped.
• Dates all food containers and rotates as per policies.
• Maintains and cleans their required tools.
• Operates, maintains and properly cleans kitchen equipment.
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Assists other team members as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Work independently

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handler Certification

Job description

One Off Hospitality Group in Chicago is seeking a prep cook to complete all prep lists in alignment with our standards and the Chef de Cuisine. This non-exempt role supports a team of chefs and cooks in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The prep cook will ensure proper handling of ingredients, rotate perishables, and maintain a clean, orderly work area while following safety policies and procedures to uphold One Off’s high culinary standards.