Prep Chef: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Schedule

Tailored Smoke Atlanta; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Tailored Smoke ATL is seeking a dependable Prep Chef to support the culinary team by preparing ingredients and items in advance to ensure efficient kitchen operations and consistent quality.

The role requires following recipes, maintaining food safety standards, and collaborating with line cooks to meet daily service needs. Opportunity for advancement and a flexible schedule are highlighted benefits.

Qualifications

• Food safety knowledge and ability to maintain sanitation standards.
• Experience as prep cook/prep chef or similar kitchen role preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes, prep lists, and portion guidelines accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Good communication and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and food items according to established recipes and standards.
• Wash, chop, slice, measure, and portion ingredients for daily prep.
• Prepare sauces, dressings, stocks, and other components as assigned.
• Label, date, store, and rotate food using FIFO procedures.
• Monitor freshness and communicate low stock or replenishment needs to leadership.
• Maintain clean, sanitary workstation and proper cleaning of tools and surfaces.
• Assist line cooks and kitchen staff with prep tasks as needed.
• Receive and store deliveries and assist with opening/closing duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or management.

Skills

Food safety

Prep cooking

Food handling

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

FIFO & portioning

Job description

Tailored Smoke ATL is seeking a dependable Prep Chef to support the culinary team by preparing ingredients and items in advance to ensure efficient kitchen operations and consistent quality.

The role requires following recipes, maintaining food safety standards, and collaborating with line cooks to meet daily service needs. Opportunity for advancement and a flexible schedule are highlighted benefits.