Lead Prep Cook - Paschal's Restaurant - Atlanta

Concessions Intl Brand; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Paschal's Restaurant in Atlanta is hiring a Lead Prep Cook to organize and execute daily prep lists while upholding labeling, storage, and sanitation standards. You will work closely with the Kitchen Manager and Chef de Cuisine to ensure BOH systems run smoothly and quality is maintained.

The role requires at least 2 years of prep experience, strong knife skills, and familiarity with labeling, storage, and sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of prep experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
• Familiarity with labeling, storage, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and complete daily prep lists, ensuring items are prepared to spec.
• Maintain walk-in organization, rotation (FIFO), and product consolidation.
• Label and store prepared items according to safety guidelines.
• Ensure all stations are stocked with sauces, garnishes, and bulk items.
• Check equipment daily and report issues to the Kitchen Manager.
• Lead and support other prep cooks, ensuring task completion and efficiency.
• Maintain prep station cleanliness and overall kitchen sanitation.
• Communicate prep shortages or overages to management in real time.
• Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries when needed.
• Keep dry storage and spice shelves organized.

Skills

Prep experience

Knife skills

Labeling/sanitation

Lift up to 50 lbs

Early mornings/weekends

Job description

Lead Prep Cook - Paschal's Restaurant - Atlanta

Job Category: Food and Beverage Service

Requisition Number: LEADP003698

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Atlanta, GA 30314, USA

Description

About the Position

The Lead Kitchen Prep is responsible for organizing and executing daily prep lists, ensuring proper labeling, rotation, storage, and sanitation practices across all prep operations. This role also works closely with the Kitchen Manager and Chef de Cuisine to ensure BOH systems run smoothly and that quality standards are upheld.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and complete prep lists for the day, ensuring items are prepared to spec.


• Assist in maintaining walk-in organization, rotation (FIFO), and product consolidation.


• Label and store all prepared items according to food safety guidelines.


• Ensure all stations are properly stocked with sauces, garnishes, and bulk items before service.


• Check equipment daily and report any issues to the Kitchen Manager.


• Help lead and support other prep cooks, ensuring task completion and efficiency.


• Monitor and maintain prep station cleanliness, and general kitchen sanitation.


• Communicate prep shortages or overages to management in real time.


• Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries when needed.


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dry storage, spice shelves, and prep areas.


• At least 2 years of prep experience in a professional kitchen.


• Strong knife skills and knowledge of basic cooking techniques.


• Familiarity with labeling, storage, and sanitation standards.


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.


• Comfortable working early mornings and weekends.

Behaviors

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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