Line Cook (Prep Cook)

Albertsons Companies; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Training and career growth

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Prep Cook in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You will be responsible for chopping, slicing, measuring, and assembling ingredients to maintain a steady flow of production for cooking and service.

You may also assist customers with product questions or special orders to ensure they have what they need for their meals. The role emphasizes staying organized, restocking supplies, and maintaining high standards throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Prior food preparation or kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble ingredients: chop, slice, measure, and portion as part of daily prep.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and restock supplies to support steady production.
• Assist customers with product questions or special orders when needed.
• Follow kitchen procedures and safety guidelines to ensure quality and efficiency.

Skills

Food prep

Attention to detail

Organization

Food safety

Product knowledge

Communication

Equipment use

Operational awareness

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Job description

A Day in the Life:

As a Prep Cook, your day is centered around preparing ingredients and maintaining a steady flow of production in the kitchen. You'll handle tasks like chopping, slicing, measuring, and assembling items so everything is ready for cooking and service. You may also assist customers with product questions or special orders, helping to ensure they have what they need for their meals.

Another part of the role is keeping the kitchen organized and ready throughout the day. You'll maintain clean work areas, restock supplies, and ensure ingredients are prepared and available as needed. Between food preparation, stocking, and maintaining standards, the work stays steady making it a good fit for someone who enjoys hands‑on work and a fast‑paced kitchen environment.

What you bring to the table:

• Food Preparation Skills: Experience with chopping, slicing, measuring, and preparing ingredients
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in following recipes, portioning, and ingredient preparation
• Organization & Time Management: Managing multiple prep tasks while maintaining workflow
• Food Safety Awareness: Knowledge of sanitation practices, handling procedures, and regulations
• Product Knowledge: Familiarity with ingredients, basic cooking preparation, and food handling
• Communication Skills: Clear communication when coordinating tasks and handling customer requests
• Equipment Use: Handling kitchen tools and equipment following safety guidelines
• Operational Awareness: Following kitchen procedures, food preparation standards, and company policies
• Adaptability: Comfort working with changing priorities and production needs
• Physical Capability: Comfort with standing for extended periods and performing repetitive kitchen tasks

Requirements :

• Prior food preparation, kitchen, or food service experience preferred
• Ability to follow recipes and written or verbal instructions
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices required
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely following training
• Availability to work varying shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays preferred

Why you will choose us:

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company's philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

Our Values

• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team.
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.