Kitchen Team Member, Prep Focus

Noble Food and Pursuits; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,908 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay plus shared tip

Fast paced, team focused environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Bossy Beulah’s in Ballantyne is hiring a Prep Cook to support daily prep and production to keep service running smoothly. You will prepare ingredients from scratch, complete batch recipes, and maintain organization and cleanliness in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role offers cross-training to learn line stations and support service when needed, with pay starting at $13 per hour plus shared tips, typically earning $16–$19 per hour with tips.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and readiness for physical kitchen tasks.
• Comfort with raw chicken, produce, and high-volume prep.

Responsibilities

• Prep fresh cut fries from scratch for daily service.
• Clean, portion, and prepare chicken to standards.
• Dice and prepare fresh produce for batch recipes and daily use.
• Complete recipes accurately for sauces, sides, and items.
• Label, date, rotate product using FIFO.
• Keep prep areas clean, stocked, and organized.
• Set up mise en place for smooth service.
• Assist opening/closing duties and station reset.
• Learn line stations and support service when needed.
• Work with urgency and attention to detail in a fast-paced kitchen.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Hands-on kitchen work

Follow recipes

Organization

Dependability

Cross training

Tools

None

Job description

Bossy Beulah’s is a scratch kitchen that serves honest food made with care. Our chicken sandwiches, tenders, and sides are prepared fresh and cooked to order every day. We keep things simple, do them well, and take pride in consistency, teamwork, and quality in every shift.

As part of Noble Food & Pursuits, we are committed to creating great guest experiences while building strong teams and real growth opportunities across our concepts. We believe in developing people through hands on training, clear standards, and a culture built on accountability and support. Learn more about our company and what we are building at www.noblefoodandpursuits.com.

We are hiring a Prep Cook for our Ballantyne location. This role is focused on daily kitchen prep and production that keeps the restaurant ready for service. You will be responsible for preparing ingredients from scratch, completing batch recipes, organizing product, and maintaining strong rotation and cleanliness standards. This position is prep forward, but you will also be cross trained on the line so you can support service when needed. Pay starts at $13 per hour, and with shared tips, team members typically earn $16 to $19 per hour.

What You’ll Do

• Prep fresh cut fries from scratch for daily service
• Clean, portion, and prepare chicken to Bossy standards
• Dice and prepare fresh produce for batch recipes and daily use
• Complete recipes accurately and consistently for sauces, sides, and other prepared items
• Label, date, organize, and rotate product using first in, first out practices
• Keep prep areas clean, stocked, and organized throughout the shift
• Set up and maintain proper mise en place to support a smooth service
• Assist with opening and closing duties including cleaning and station reset
• Learn line stations and support service as needed through cross training
• Work with urgency, consistency, and attention to detail in a fast paced kitchen

What You’ll Bring

• A strong work ethic and readiness to handle physical, hands on kitchen work
• Comfort working with raw chicken, fresh produce, and high volume prep tasks
• The ability to follow recipes, prep lists, and portion standards consistently
• Strong organization skills and attention to cleanliness, labeling, and rotation
• Dependability, punctuality, and a team first attitude
• Willingness to be cross trained and support the line when needed
• Ability to stay focused and productive in a fast paced environment

Why Join Us

• Competitive hourly pay plus shared tips
• Fast paced, team focused environment
• Opportunity to grow within a growing company