Kitchen Prep Specialist — Fast-Paced Market Kitchen

Graziano's Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Graziano's Group in Miami seeks a Kitchen Prep to handle various food preparation tasks outside cooking, including cold foods, shellfish, meat slicing, and desserts, supporting cooks and kitchen staff, ensuring orders are prepared per approved methods.

Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing areas, proper food storage, measuring temperatures, weighing ingredients, and assisting with plating to ensure timely service and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of sanitation and workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of food handling techniques and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and maintain personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage and packaging take-out.
• Butcher and clean fowl, fish, poultry, and shellfish to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Prepare a variety of foods such as meats, vegetables, and desserts according to orders or supervisor instructions.
• Take and record temperature of food and storage areas; keep records of quantities used.
• Wash, peel, and cut various foods for cooking or serving.
• Provide food to servers once ready for distribution on plates.

Education

High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics

Job description

Graziano's Group in Miami seeks a Kitchen Prep to handle various food preparation tasks outside cooking, including cold foods, shellfish, meat slicing, and desserts, supporting cooks and kitchen staff, ensuring orders are prepared per approved methods.

Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing areas, proper food storage, measuring temperatures, weighing ingredients, and assisting with plating to ensure timely service and quality standards.